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Call Saudi Arabia
Country Code +966

Dial Saudi Arabia (+966) from any browser at a low per minute price, billed pay as you go. You only add a number if you also want to take incoming calls.

Pricing at a glance

  • Outbound: Low per minute rate, pay as you go, no number to buy.
  • Inbound: Optional US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
  • No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Pricing at a glance

  • Outbound: Low per minute rate, pay as you go, no number to buy.
  • Inbound: Optional US/Canada digital number from $2.14 to $5/month.
  • No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Dial
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How to Call Saudi Arabia for Less

A few quick steps connect you to Saudi landlines and mobiles straight from your browser, all at Intercalling's low per minute rates.

1

Exit Code or Plus

Begin with the international exit code for your country, or simply tap the plus sign on mobile or web VoIP. Intercalling reads the plus sign so you connect right away.

2

Saudi Code (+966)

Add +966 to send the call to Saudi Arabia. Your browser call then hands off to the Saudi phone network across our secure VoIP bridge.

3

Area Code or Mobile

For landlines, add the 2-digit area code and leave off the leading zero. For mobiles, drop that zero and dial the full mobile number that starts with 5.

Dialing Examples

Calling Saudi from abroad is easy. Enter +966, then the area or mobile number, leaving off the domestic zero.

Landline (Riyadh)
+966 11 234 5678
Mobile (Saudi Mobile)
+966 5X 123 4567
Leave off the domestic 0 for international calls

Saudi City Codes

The area codes you will need for the main Saudi cities when calling from abroad.

CityRegionArea Code
RiyadhCentral11
JeddahWestern12
Dammam / KhobarEastern13
CityRegionArea Code
Al MadinahWestern14
BuraidahQassim16
AbhaAsir17
Mobile Numbers

Dialing Saudi Mobile Phones

When you call a Saudi mobile from abroad, the domestic zero gets dropped. Here is how it works.

Mobile Prefixes

Inside Saudi Arabia, mobile numbers usually open with 05. From abroad, take off the 0 and dial +966 plus the 9-digit mobile number that begins with 5.

+966 5X 123 4567

No Local Carrier Codes

Calling Saudi Arabia from overseas means no domestic carrier codes to remember. Just keep the international format, +966 followed by the right area or mobile sequence.

0 5X+966 5X

Cheap Calls to Saudi Arabia
Right from Your Browser

Intercalling lets companies and individuals reach Saudi mobile and landline numbers in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox at a low per minute price. Nothing to install. Buy virtual numbers, pay as you go, and watch your call spending in real time.

  • Reach Saudi landlines and mobiles from your browser at low rates
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country code does Saudi Arabia use?

Saudi Arabia answers to the country calling code +966. Add it whenever you dial in from another country.

How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia?

Outbound calls are billed at a low per minute rate with pay as you go, so you only pay for the minutes you actually use and there is no contract.

Is there an app to download before I can call?

No. Intercalling works inside your web browser. Create an account, open the web dialer, and you can be calling Saudi Arabia within seconds.

Can I get a Saudi virtual number?

Yes. Intercalling provisions virtual numbers across many countries. Sign in to check what is available for Saudi numbers and manage them from your dashboard.

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Calling Saudi Arabia: what to know

Saudi Arabia answers on the country code +966, with the capital in Riyadh and most business concentrated around Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The working language for business is Arabic, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00 Sunday Thursday; Friday and Saturday are the weekend. Prayer-time pauses (~5 times per day) close many retail locations and slow B2B by 15 to 30 minutes each.

Outbound calls on Intercalling need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Saudi Arabia sit on operators such as STC (Saudi Telecom), Mobily (Etisalat), Zain KSA. Saudi mobile prefix 5xx, drop the leading 0 for international format.

Saudi Arabia runs on UTC plus 3, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Saudi Arabia

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +966

    +966 routes the call to Saudi Arabia.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Riyadh that means including the area code 11.

Rates to Saudi Arabia (+966)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.8750$8.75
Landline$0.4889$4.89

Rates as of 2026-07-05, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?+

The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Riyadh uses the area code 11.

Do I need to install an app to call Saudi Arabia?+

No. Intercalling runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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