Syria +963
To call Syria from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 963, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +963 944 567 890.
The country calling code for Syria is +963. A number starting +963 or 00963 is a call to or from Syria. From abroad: +963 944 567 890.
To call Syria from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 963, then the local number without its leading 0. The +963 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Syria from abroad
011 963 944 567 89000 963 944 567 8900011 963 944 567 890+963 944 567 890944 567 890 is a real-format Syria mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Syria area codes
In Syria, landlines usually include an area code after +963 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
11 234 5678from abroad+963 11 234 5678944 567 890from abroad+963 944 567 890Landline numbers in Syria have 8 or 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +963.
Calling abroad from Syria
To call another country from Syria, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Syria to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Syria number in international format is written +963 …. 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 Syria
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Syria 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 +963?
Syria has the country calling code +963.
How do I call Syria from the United States?
Dial 011, then 963, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 944 567 890.
What does +963 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Syria. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +963 mobile or landline?
The +963 code identifies the country, not the line type; Syria landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Syria
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Syria. Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly Areeba
Owned by MTN Group (39%)
Owned by Rami Makhlouf
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Syria: LTE 1800. 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 Syria
With 71 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, mobile coverage in Syria is not universal — keep a landline number as a backup when you can. Only 34 % 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.
Iraq +964
Jordan +962
Israel +972
Turkey +90
Lebanon +961