How to call Somalia: country code +252
The country code for Somalia is +252. From a mobile phone, press +, then 252 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Somalia: --:--
Dial Somalia from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Somalia from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 252, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Somalia
| Country code | +252 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Somalia) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Mogadishu |
Inside Somalia, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Somalia | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 4 012345 | +252 4 012345 |
| Mobile | 7 1123456 | +252 7 1123456 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Somalia?
The country code for Somalia is +252.
How do I call Somalia from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 252 (the country code for Somalia), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Somalia?
To call another country from Somalia, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Somalia now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Somalia and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.