A Guide to Telephone Number Prefixes in Saudi Arabia

Discover Saudi Arabia's mobile and landline prefixes to easily identify carriers and regions while making and receiving calls.

Understanding telephone prefixes is crucial for identifying mobile operators and landline regions in Saudi Arabia. With a variety of telecom providers offering services, knowing these prefixes helps simplify communication and avoid confusion. This article provides a clear and updated overview of mobile and landline prefixes in Saudi Arabia, ensuring you stay informed.

Mobile Number Prefixes in Saudi Arabia

Below is a summary of the leading mobile operators in Saudi Arabia and their respective prefixes:

STC (Saudi Telecom Company)

STC is the largest telecom provider in Saudi Arabia. Their mobile number prefixes include:

Mobily (Etihad Etisalat)

Mobily is another major telecom company with the following prefixes:

054
056

Zain Saudi Arabia

Zain provides extensive mobile services in the region. Their prefixes are:

058
059

Virgin Mobile

This international brand offers services in Saudi Arabia with these prefixes:

0570
0571
0572

Redbull Mobile

Redbull Mobile uses the following prefix for its services:

0574
0575

Lebara Mobile

Lebara Mobile is known for affordable international and local rates, with these prefixes:

0576
0577
0578

Salam Mobile

Salam Mobile, a growing telecom provider, uses the prefix:

Summary Table of Mobile Number Prefixes

Prefix	Mobile Operator

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Landline Prefixes in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s landline numbers are region-specific, managed by STC and other providers. Below are the key prefixes:

STC Landline Codes

011: Central Region (Riyadh)
012: Western Region (Jeddah, Makkah, Taif, Rabigh)
013: Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Qatif, Dhahran)
014: Northern Region (Madinah, Tabuk, Al Jawf, Yanbu)
016: Central-North Region (Al Qassim, Majma, Hail)
017: Southern Region (Asir, Jazan, Najran)

Go Landline Code

• 0811: Provided by Go, another landline service in Saudi Arabia.

Toll-Free Numbers in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, toll-free numbers are used by businesses and organizations to provide free customer service and support. These numbers can be identified by the following prefixes:

Saudi Arabia Country Code

The international dialing code for Saudi Arabia is:

+966 or 00966

This code is required for anyone making calls to Saudi Arabia from abroad.

Key Note: Mobile Number Portability

With mobile number portability, users in Saudi Arabia can switch networks while retaining their original numbers. Although prefixes generally indicate a carrier, they might not always be accurate due to this service.