ISO
SA / SAU
Saudi Arabia
+966
Capital
Riyadh
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
SAR
Scam risk
LOW
Population
34,813,871 · Arabic
🕐 Current time in Saudi Arabia
UTC+3
Riyadh
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UTC+3
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Common formats for +966
The country code for Saudi Arabia can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+966- international E.164 format (with plus sign)966- digits only (often typed in search)00966- with European exit code (00)011 966- with US exit code (011)00 966 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+966 5X XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 966 + area + number
Landline:
00 966 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +966 5X XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 966 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 966, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 966 XX XXX XXXX |
+966 5X XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 966 XX XXX XXXX |
+966 5X XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 966 XX XXX XXXX |
+966 5X XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 966 XX XXX XXXX |
+966 5X XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 966 XX XXX XXXX |
+966 5X XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
11 |
Riyadh/Kharj |
12 |
Makkah/Jeddah |
13 |
Dammam/Khobar/Dahran |
14 |
Madenah/Arar/Tabuk/Yanbu |
16 |
Hail/Qasim |
17 |
Abha/Najran/Jezan |
Scam Risk: LOW
Low scam risk. Some domestic impersonation scams.
Common scam types from +966
- Impersonation
What to do
- +966 is a low-risk country code
- Standard phone safety practices apply
FAQ
What country has the code +966?
The country code +966 belongs to Saudi Arabia.
Is +966 a scam?
+966 is the legitimate country code for Saudi Arabia. The scam risk level is low. Low scam risk. Some domestic impersonation scams.
How to call Saudi Arabia from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 966 + local number. From a US cell: dial +966 + local number.
