How to Call Saudi Arabia from Nigeria
Calling Saudi Arabia from Nigeria: 009 966 [local number].
Saudi Arabia Country Code: +966
Quick answer
To call Saudi Arabia from Nigeria, dial 009, then 966, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 966 51 234 5678.
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Dialing format
009 966 51 234 5678
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
009
Nigeria's international dialing prefix
Country code
+966
Saudi Arabia's international calling code
Local number
51 234 5678
Enter the local number without the country code
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+966 51 234 5678
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Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Saudi Arabia correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Saudi Arabia - whether you’re calling Riyadh or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Saudi Arabia from Nigeria
Dial the exit code for Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Add Saudi Arabia's country code
Dial the country code +966 for Saudi Arabia.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Saudi Arabia (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 009 966 [local number] - For example: 009 966 612 345 678
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Calling Saudi Arabia from Nigeria: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+966
Capital of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency of Saudi Arabia
Saudi riyal (ر.س)
Saudi Arabia Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Current time
Your time
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Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is --
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
009 966 51 234 5678
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
07:00-16:00
City & Area Codes for Saudi Arabia
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Abha | 966-17 |
| Abqaiq | 966-13 |
| Al Khobar | 966-13 |
| Al Markazi | 966-12 |
| Al Ulaya | 966-11 |
| Anak | 966-13 |
| Bukayriyah | 966-16 |
| Dammam | 966-13 |
| Damman | 966-13 |
| Dhahran (Aramco) | 966-13 |
| Hail | 966-16 |
| Hawiyah | 966-12 |
| Hawtah | 966-11 |
| Hofuf | 966-13 |
| Jeddah | 966-12 |
| Jubail | 966-13 |
| Khafji | 966-13 |
| Khamis Mushait | 966-17 |
| Layla | 966-11 |
| Madinah | 966-14 |
Show all 40 Saudi Arabia area codes
| Makkah | 966-12 |
| Makkah (Mecca) | 966-12 |
| Medin | 966-14 |
| Medina Region | 966-14 |
| Mubarraz | 966-11 |
| Najran | 966-17 |
| Qassim Region | 966-16 |
| Qatif | 966-13 |
| Qedieyeh | 966-13 |
| Rabigh | 966-12 |
| Ras Tanurah | 966-13 |
| Riyadh | 966-11 |
| Safwa | 966-13 |
| Shaqra | 966-11 |
| Sihat | 966-13 |
| Southern Region | 966-17 |
| Tabouk | 966-14 |
| Taif | 966-12 |
| Tarut Island - Mina and Darin | 966-13 |
| Yanbou | 966-14 |
