How to call Somalia using the international calling code +252 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +252
Dial +252 when calling from outside Somalia.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+252 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+252 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Somalia is +252. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +252 followed by the local number.
In Somalia, the main languages spoken are Somalia, Arabic.
Somalia uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Somalia directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Somalia phone number (+252) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +252 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Somalia. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).