Dialling Code for Somalia
How to call Somalia from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Somalia is +252. To call Somalia from the UK, dial 00 then 252, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 252. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +252 directly.
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Somalia calling details
| Country code | +252 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .so |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Mogadishu |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
Somalia in context
- Somalia covers 637,657 km², making it the 41st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 31 people per km² ranks 150th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya.
- With 19,655,000 people, Somalia holds about 4.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Somalia is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Somalia — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Somalia?
The dialling code for Somalia is +252.
How do I call Somalia from the UK?
To call Somalia from the UK, dial 00 252 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Somalia from the US?
To call Somalia from the US, dial 011 252 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +252 dialling code?
No — +252 is used exclusively by Somalia.
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