Somalia
Somalia
+252
ISO
SO / SOM
Capital
Mogadishu
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
SOS
Scam risk
HIGH ▲
Population
15,893,222 · Somali, Arabic
🕐 Current time in Somalia UTC+3
Mogadishu - UTC+3
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▲ ACTIVE THREAT - DO NOT CALL BACK
Known for wangiri, advance-fee fraud, and piracy-related scams.

Common formats for +252

The country code for Somalia can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.

  • +252 - international E.164 format (with plus sign)
  • 252 - digits only (often typed in search)
  • 00252 - with European exit code (00)
  • 011 252 - with US exit code (011)
  • 00 252 X XXX XXX - full landline example
  • +252 XX XXX XXX - full mobile example

How to dial

From the United States →
011 + 252 + area + number
Landline: 00 252 X XXX XXX · Mobile: +252 XX XXX XXX
From Europe →
00 + 252 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 252, then the local number.

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 252 X XXX XXX +252 XX XXX XXX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 252 X XXX XXX +252 XX XXX XXX
Australia Australia 0011 252 X XXX XXX +252 XX XXX XXX
Canada Canada 011 252 X XXX XXX +252 XX XXX XXX
India India 00 252 X XXX XXX +252 XX XXX XXX

Area codes

CodeCity / Region
1 Mogadishu
3 Hargeisa
4 Garowe

View all 3 area codes →

Scam Risk: HIGH

Known for wangiri, advance-fee fraud, and piracy-related scams.

Common scam types from +252
  • Wangiri
  • Advance Fee
What to do
  • Do not call back unknown numbers from +252
  • Do not click links in texts from unknown +252 numbers
  • Block the number and report it to your carrier

FAQ

What country has the code +252?

The country code +252 belongs to Somalia.

Is +252 a scam?

+252 is the legitimate country code for Somalia. The scam risk level is high. Known for wangiri, advance-fee fraud, and piracy-related scams.

How to call Somalia from the US?

From a US landline: dial 011 + 252 + local number. From a US cell: dial +252 + local number.

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