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A Guide to Telephone Number Prefixes in Saudi Arabia

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:

  • 050
  • 053
  • 055

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:

  • 051

Summary Table of Mobile Number Prefixes

PrefixMobile Operator
050, 053, 055STC (Saudi Telecom Company)
054, 056Mobily
058, 059Zain
0570, 0572Virgin Mobile
0574, 0575Redbull Mobile
0576, 0578Lebara Mobile
051Salam Mobile

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:

  • 800XXXXXXX: Standard toll-free numbers accessible within Saudi Arabia.
  • 9200XXXXX: Universal access numbers, often used for both toll-free and shared-cost services.

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.

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