Somalia country code
+252 is the country code of Somalia. From the US, dial 011 252 7 1123456; from a mobile phone, dial +252 7 1123456.
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How to dial Somalia
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 252 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Somalia, written locally as 7 1123456. Numbers in Somalia are usually written without the leading 0; if one starts with 0, leave it out after the country code.
Time in Somalia and the best time to call
Somalia is on UTC+3. Compared with New York its clock is +8 h, with London +3 h and with Dubai -1 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Somalia does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC+3 all year.
Business hours in Somalia run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Somalia is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Somalia are built
A number in Somalia is the country code +252 followed by a national number of 6–9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 7 1123456, an example mobile number in Somalia is dialed as +252 7 1123456 from abroad.
To call out of Somalia, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +252 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +252 number isn't proof that the person is in Somalia.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Somalia are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Somalia?
The country code for Somalia is +252. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +252 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 7 1123456, an example mobile number in Somalia is dialed as +252 7 1123456 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Somalia from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +252 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Somalia?
Numbers in Somalia are usually written without the leading 0; if one starts with 0, leave it out after the country code.
What time is it in Somalia, and when is a good time to call?
Somalia is on UTC+3. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 06:00–15:00 UTC, 01:00–10:00 in New York and 06:00–15:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Somalia?
A number in Somalia has 6–9 digits after the country code +252, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Somalia?
With QuikRing a call to Somalia costs $1.32/min to a mobile and $1.46/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +252?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.