Oman +968
To call Oman from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 968, then the local number. In full: +968 9212 3456.
The country calling code for Oman is +968. A number starting +968 or 00968 is a call to or from Oman. From abroad: +968 9212 3456.
To call Oman from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 968, then the local number as is. The +968 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Oman from abroad
011 968 9212 345600 968 9212 34560011 968 9212 3456+968 9212 34569212 3456 is a real-format Oman mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Oman area codes
In Oman, landlines usually include an area code after +968 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
23 123456from abroad+968 23 1234569212 3456from abroad+968 9212 3456Landline numbers in Oman have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +968.
Calling abroad from Oman
To call another country from Oman, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Oman to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Oman number in international format is written +968 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Oman
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Oman for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +968?
Oman has the country calling code +968.
How do I call Oman from the United States?
Dial 011, then 968, then the local number as is — for example 011 9212 3456.
What does +968 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Oman. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +968 mobile or landline?
The +968 code identifies the country, not the line type; Oman landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Oman
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Oman. The largest is Omantel, with about 7.10 million subscribers (2024). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Omantel (99%)
formerly Nawras
Owned by Ooredoo (55%)
Owned by Vodafone
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Oman: 5G 1800, 5G 2600, 5G 3500, 5G 700, LTE 1800, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2006-08-26.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Oman
With 121 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Oman has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (95 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Oman
+968 800 71234Free from inside Oman (numbers starting with 8007). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+968 9001 2345Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Oman via Google libphonenumber.
Saudi Arabia +966
Yemen +967
United Arab Emirates +971