Somalia Country Code

The country code for Somalia is +252. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+252

Calling Code

19.7M

Population

637.7K km²

Area (km²)

Somali Shilling

SOS

Quick Facts

Federal Republic of Somalia

Somalia

Africa Eastern Africa

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +252

ISO Codes SO / SOM

Capital Mogadishu

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 19.7M

Area 637.7K km²

Languages Arabic, Somali

Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Africa

Subregion Eastern Africa

Continent Africa

Time Zones UTC+03:00

Currency

Somali Shilling (SOS)

Borders

3 countries

Neighboring countries

Djibouti Ethiopia Kenya

How to Call Somalia

From Any Country:

 +252 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+252 1 123 4567

(Example: Calling Mogadishu, Somalia from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Somalia

Somalia’s country calling code is +252. If you’re calling Somalia from abroad, dial your international exit code (or + on a mobile), then 252, then the full Somali number without the national prefix. Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) lists 00 as the international prefix for calls from Somalia and 0 as the national prefix for domestic dialing.

The main difference between mobiles and landlines is the prefix range they use. Fixed/landline numbers are allocated under the 02 fixed-service range and then grouped by region (e.g., Banadir, Somaliland, Puntland). Mobile numbers use non-geographic mobile ranges (not tied to a city) with operator prefixes like 61 (Hormuud), 62 (Somtel), 60 (Golis), and 63 (Telesom), with a standard 9-digit national significant number length for mobile services in the current numbering plan.

What are the emergency numbers in Somalia

Somalia’s numbering plan includes 112 (Emergency), 999 (Ambulance), 888 (Police), and 114 (Fire brigade). UK travel advice also notes that emergency numbers can be unreliable and mentions the Somali Red Crescent emergency line 446.

What are the city and area codes in Somalia

Dialing tip: Somali fixed lines are allocated under 02XX geographic ranges. When calling internationally, you typically drop the national prefix “0”, so 0211… becomes +252 211… (then add the remaining subscriber digits exactly as published).

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Mogadishu (Banadir Region)	0211	+252 211 XXX XXX
Hargeisa (Somaliland)	0221	+252 221 XXX XXX
Kismayo (Jubbaland)	0231	+252 231 XXX XXX
Baidoa (South West)	0241	+252 241 XXX XXX
Garowe / Bosaso (Puntland)	0251	+252 251 XXX XXX
Jowhar (Hirshabelle)	0261	+252 261 XXX XXX
Dhusamareb (Galmudug)	0271	+252 271 XXX XXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Somalia

Dialing tip: Somalia’s numbering plan assigns mobile services by operator prefix (e.g., +252 61…). The ITU’s MNP dataset lists Somalia as not having mobile number portability, so prefixes are usually a practical indicator of the network—still, for user-facing guidance, always tell people to dial mobiles as +252 plus the full number exactly as provided.

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
Hormuud Telecom	61, 68, 77, 78
Somtel	62, 65, 66, 76
Golis Telecom	60, 70, 72
Telesom	63, 67, 73
Amtel LTD	71, 75
Nationlink (listed as not operational in plan)	69