Dialling Code for Saudi Arabia
How to call Saudi Arabia from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. To call Saudi Arabia from the UK, dial 00 then 966, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 966. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +966 directly.
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Saudi Arabia calling details
| Country code | +966 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .sa |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Riyadh |
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Saudi Arabia in context
- Saudi Arabia covers 2,149,690 km², making it the 12th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 16 people per km² ranks 177th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
- With 35,300,280 people, Saudi Arabia holds about 11.7% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Saudi Arabia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Saudi Arabia — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Saudi Arabia?
The dialling code for Saudi Arabia is +966.
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the UK?
To call Saudi Arabia from the UK, dial 00 966 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Saudi Arabia from the US?
To call Saudi Arabia from the US, dial 011 966 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +966 dialling code?
No — +966 is used exclusively by Saudi Arabia.
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