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Call Saudi Arabia from the UAE

Call mobiles and landlines in Saudi Arabia from the UAE, straight from your browser. No SIM card or app, and no credits to buy first: your first call is free.

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How to call Saudi Arabia from the UAE

Quick answer: To call Saudi Arabia from the UAE, dial 00 (or +), then 966, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. On DialVia you skip the exit code: choose Saudi Arabia and type the number.

1Dial 00, the exit code for calls out of the UAE, or press + on a mobile.
2Dial 966, the country code for Saudi Arabia (shown as +966).
3Dial the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one.

+966 11 123 4567

Example number for Saudi Arabia, in international format

More on the code itself: the +966 dialling code.

Calling rates to Saudi Arabia

Landline

From

$0.35/min

Fixed phone numbers

Mobile

From

$0.62/min

Cell phone numbers

Landlines in Saudi Arabia start from $0.35/min, while mobile phones start from $0.62/min. Some specific regions or carriers may have slightly different rates.

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Calling from the UAE to Saudi Arabia

Origin country

UAE

Start your international call from the UAE in your browser.

Destination country

Saudi Arabia

Reach both landline and mobile numbers in Saudi Arabia.

Dialing code

+966

Enter +966 before the local number when calling Saudi Arabia.

Example format

+966 11 123 4567

A sample number format for calls to Saudi Arabia.

Calling Saudi Arabia from the UAE with DialVia

1Open DialVia in any browser in the UAE and create a free account
2Verify your email and add a card to unlock your free first call. The card isn’t charged
3Enter the Saudi Arabia number, starting with +966
4Press call. When you want more time, top up from $5, pay as you go

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Calling Saudi Arabia from UAE: common questions

How do I dial Saudi Arabia from the UAE?

Dial 00 (or +), then 966, then the number without the leading 0 of its area code, if it has one. With DialVia you skip the exit code and place the call from your browser, without an app or SIM card.

What number format should I use to call Saudi Arabia from the UAE?

Use the international format: +966 followed by the local number in Saudi Arabia. Example: +966 11 123 4567.

How much does it cost to call Saudi Arabia from the UAE?

Calling landlines in Saudi Arabia from the UAE with DialVia starts from $0.35/min, while mobile phones start from $0.62/min.

Can I call both landlines and mobiles in Saudi Arabia from the UAE?

Yes. DialVia supports both landline and mobile calls to Saudi Arabia. Landline rates start from $0.35/min and mobile rates start from $0.62/min.

Can I call Saudi Arabia for free from the UAE?

Yes, your first call is free. Create an account, verify your email and add a card to unlock it; the card is not charged. After that, calls to Saudi Arabia are pay as you go from $0.35/min, with no subscription.