Somalia Calling Code
is +252
Reach loved ones in Mogadishu, Hargeisa, or Bosaso for a low price per minute. Pay as you go and dial any Hormuud, Telesom, or Golis mobile or landline straight from your browser.
Dialing Somalia in a Few Simple Steps
The sequence is easy to follow, just make sure you drop the leading zero from the local number.
Exit Code
Begin with your country's exit code.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.
(On mobile or VoIP, the + sign works too)
Somalia Code (+252)
Enter +252, which hands your call off to Somalia's phone network.
Network/Area Code
Add the mobile prefix (such as 61 for Hormuud) or the city code.
Important: Leave off the leading '0' when it appears.
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
Locally, Somali numbers usually carry a leading zero (for instance 061 555 1234). Calling from another country, you must remove that zero.
Somalia Mobile Network Codes
Match the prefix to the carrier you want to reach.
| Network Name | Primary Region | Prefixes |
|---|---|---|
| Hormuud | South/Central (Mogadishu) | 61, 65, 68 |
| Telesom | Somaliland (Hargeisa) | 63 |
| Golis | Puntland (Bosaso) | 90 |
| Somtel | Nationwide | 62, 66 |
| Nationlink | South/Central | 69 |
Landline Area Codes
These apply to fixed lines only, not to mobile numbers.
What Makes Calls to Somalia
Cost So Much Elsewhere?
Limited infrastructure and steep termination fees mean traditional carriers can charge upwards of $1.8/minute to reach Somalia. Intercalling routes straight to the big networks like Hormuud and Telesom, so your per minute rate drops sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Somalia?
Somalia's country calling code is +252. Enter it after your local exit code (011 from the US, 00 from Europe) and before the network prefix.
How do I call a Hormuud number from the US?
Punch in 011 (the US exit code), then 252 (Somalia), then 61 (the Hormuud prefix), and finish with the 7-digit subscriber number, for example 011 252 61 XXX XXXX.
Do I need to dial the zero in the area code?
No. With a number such as '061...', strip the leading zero for international calls. Dial +252 61..., never +252 061...
Can I call Somaliland with this code?
Yes. Somaliland shares the same +252 country code. Hargeisa fixed lines use code 2, while Telesom mobiles use the prefix 63.
Why are calls to Somalia expensive?
Infrastructure limits often push calls to Somalia through satellite links or layered international gateways, which drives the price up. Intercalling relies on VoIP to keep the per minute rate low.
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