Somalia +252
To call Somalia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 252, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +252 7 1123456.
The country calling code for Somalia is +252. A number starting +252 or 00252 is a call to or from Somalia. From abroad: +252 7 1123456.
To call Somalia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 252, then the local number without its leading 0. The +252 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Somalia from abroad
011 252 7 112345600 252 7 11234560011 252 7 1123456+252 7 11234567 1123456 is a real-format Somalia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Somalia area codes
In Somalia, landlines usually include an area code after +252 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
04 012345from abroad+252 4 01234507 1123456from abroad+252 7 1123456Landline numbers in Somalia have 6 or 7 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 7 to 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +252.
Calling abroad from Somalia
To call another country from Somalia, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Somalia to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Somalia number in international format is written +252 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Somalia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Somalia 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 +252?
Somalia has the country calling code +252.
How do I call Somalia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 252, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 7 1123456.
What does +252 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Somalia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +252 mobile or landline?
The +252 code identifies the country, not the line type; Somalia landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Somalia
8 mobile network operators run their own networks in Somalia. The largest is Hormuud, with about 2.38 million subscribers (Q4 2015). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc
Owned by Haatif Telecom Somalia
Owned by Telesom Group
Owned by Bintel
Owned by Dahabshiil
Owned by Golis Telecom Somalia, Gaani Wireless
Owned by Somali Telecom Group
Owned by Somali Telecom Group
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Somalia: 5G, LTE, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
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 Somalia
With 54 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Somalia is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 28 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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