Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Somalia Country Code
+252
The country code for Somalia is +252. To call Somalia from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 252, then the local number without its leading zero.
+252
International calling code
.so
Internet domain
SO / SOM
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Mogadishu)
How to call Somalia from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 252 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 252 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 252 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 252 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Ethiopia — +251
Kenya — +254
Djibouti — +253Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Somalia?
The international calling code for Somalia is +252.
How do I call Somalia from the United States?
Dial 011 252 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +252 and the number.
How do I call Somalia from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 252 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +252 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Somalia?
The country-code top-level domain is .so.
What time is it in Somalia?
Somalia (Mogadishu) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.