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The Somalia country code is +252 — reaching one of Africa's most mobile-first economies, ~18 million Somalis + a vast global diaspora across Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom + Golis. The home of EVC Plus mobile money, the longest coastline in mainland Africa + a thriving telecom market — Somali banks + mobile-money logins all expect a +252 mobile.

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+252Country Code
No area code
61 234 567Phone number
+252Country code
Zone 2ITU region
0Area codes
1Time zone (EAT)
MobileFirst market
6XMobile prefix
02 — THE BASICS

What is the +252 country code?

Somalia was assigned +252 by the ITU — placing it in zone 2 with the rest of Africa. The market is overwhelmingly mobile: numbers are dialed in full, with mobile operator prefixes that begin with 6.

ITU zone 2 Africa

Somalia has used the +252 country code since the ITU placed it in zone 2 alongside the rest of Africa. The market is overwhelmingly mobile — landlines are rare outside Mogadishu. Mobile numbers use 2-digit operator prefixes that begin with <b>6</b> (61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 90), written internationally as +252 6X XXX XXX. The self-declared region of Somaliland also uses +252 numbers.

NCA-regulated

Somalia's telecom sector is overseen by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The main carriers are Hormuud (the largest), Somtel, Telesom + Golis. Somalia is one of Africa's most competitive mobile markets, and mobile money — led by Hormuud's EVC Plus — is used for everyday payments across the country.

No area codes — dial in full

Somalia is overwhelmingly a mobile market, so there are no traditional area codes to remember. <b>Mobile numbers</b> use 2-digit operator prefixes beginning with <b>6</b> (61/62/63/65/66/68/90), giving +252 6X XXX XXX. Mogadishu landlines begin with <b>1</b>. You dial the full number every time — there is no trunk 0 to add or drop.

DID YOU KNOW

Somalia is a mobile-money pioneer. Hormuud's EVC Plus is so widely used that cash has become rare in much of the country — Somalis routinely pay for everything from a taxi to a market stall by phone. Somalia also has the longest coastline of mainland Africa, stretching along the Indian Ocean + the Gulf of Aden at the tip of the Horn of Africa, and a strong camel-herding heritage with one of the largest camel populations in the world.

03 — QUICK FACTS

A quick read on how it works.

A Somali phone number in international format is written as +252 6X XXX XXX for a mobile. Example: +252 61 234 567 on Hormuud, +252 90 123 456 on another operator. Mogadishu landlines begin with 1 after the country code. You always dial the full number.

Because Somalia is a mobile-first market with no traditional area codes, there is no leading 0 to drop — you dial all of the digits, both domestically + internationally. Mobile prefixes begin with 6 (61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 90); the self-declared region of Somaliland also uses +252 numbers.

Want to call Somalia from abroad? Dial your exit code (00 in most countries — including Somalia — 011 in NANP, 0011 in Australia), then 252, then the full number. On any mobile, replace the exit code with +. Never drop a digit — Somalia has no area-code 0.
04 — COVERAGE

Where a +252 number reaches.

From the beaches of Mogadishu to the port of Berbera, every Somali number lives behind a +252 — dialed in full, no area code. Pick a number that fits your customers anywhere in Somalia.

SOMALIA · ONE TIME ZONE
+252 spans the Horn of Africa from Mogadishu to Hargeisa, one EAT clock — and no area codes.
MogadishuHargeisaBosasoKismayoBerberaBaidoaGarooweGalkayoBuraoMarka
EAT (UTC+3) all yearNo DST change
City & regionCodeZone
Mogadishu+252UTC+3
Hargeisa+252UTC+3
Bosaso+252UTC+3
Kismayo+252UTC+3
Berbera+252UTC+3
Baidoa+252UTC+3
Garoowe+252UTC+3
Galkayo+252UTC+3
Burao+252UTC+3
Marka+252UTC+3
Beledweyne+252Hiiraan
Jowhar+252Middle Shabelle
Afgooye+252Lower Shabelle
Borama+252Awdal
Las Anod+252Sool
Erigavo+252Sanaag
Qardho+252Bari
Dhusamareb+252Galmudug
Buulobarde+252Hiiraan
Wajid+252Bakool
Mobile prefix 6X+252No area codes
Mogadishu landline (1)+252UTC+3
Hormuud Mobile+252UTC+3
Somtel Mobile+252UTC+3
Telesom Mobile+252UTC+3
Golis Mobile+252UTC+3
Toll-free (800)+252UTC+3
Diaspora reach+252UTC+3
05 — FROM ANY COUNTRY

How to call Somalia from any country.

Every country uses a different exit code before +252. From any mobile, + replaces the exit code — so +252 61 234 567 works worldwide. Somali numbers are dialed in full — never drop a digit.

From countryExit codeFull dialing patternMobile (+)
United States011011 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Canada011011 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
United Kingdom0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Australia00110011 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Germany0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Kenya000000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Ethiopia0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Djibouti0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Sweden0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Netherlands0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
France0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Spain0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Italy0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Belgium0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Norway0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Ireland0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
China0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
India0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Japan010010 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
South Korea001001 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Singapore001001 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
UAE0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
Saudi Arabia0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX
South Africa0000 252 NN XXX XXX+252 6X XXX XXX

Tip: Somalia has no area codes — you dial the full number every time. There is no leading 0 to drop. Mobiles use 2-digit operator prefixes beginning with 6 (61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 90); Mogadishu landlines begin with 1.

06 — WHY +252

Six reasons people pick a Somalia number.

+252 reaches one of Africa's most mobile-first economies + a vast global diaspora. Somali banks + mobile-money services (EVC Plus, Zaad, Sahal) verify with a +252 mobile.

01

Bank + mobile-money OTPs

Somali banks + mobile-money services (Hormuud's EVC Plus, Telesom's Zaad, Golis's Sahal) deliver one-time codes to a registered +252 mobile. A Somali number makes completing bank + mobile-money verifications far easier from abroad.

02

A very large global diaspora

The Somali diaspora is one of the most widely spread in the world — large communities live in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Gulf, Kenya + across Europe. A +252 line keeps you connected to family + business contacts back home at local rates.

03

Mobile-money + EVC Plus ecosystem

Somalia is a mobile-money pioneer: EVC Plus is so widely used that cash has become rare in much of the country. A +252 number plugs straight into the everyday payments + transfers that run on Somali phones.

04

Indian-Ocean + Gulf of Aden trade

With the longest coastline in mainland Africa along the Indian Ocean + the Gulf of Aden, Somalia is a hub for livestock, frankincense + myrrh exports + maritime trade. A +252 line is useful for any business working the Horn of Africa corridor.

05

EAT (UTC+3) — steady all year

Somalia runs on East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) with no daylight-saving changes — the same clock as Kenya, Ethiopia + Djibouti, and a fixed 3-hour offset from London winter / 2 from London summer. Scheduling never shifts.

06

Mobile-first reachability

Because Somalia is overwhelmingly mobile, a +252 number reaches customers directly on the device they use for calls, messaging + payments. CallMama routes +252 numbers so voice + SMS reach Somali mobiles cleanly.

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07 — INCLUDED

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Voicemail to inbox

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Two-way SMS & MMS

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International calling

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08 — HOW IT WORKS

Your Somalia number, in three simple steps.

From "I want a Somalia number" to making your first call — three taps and you're live.

01 · STEP

Pick your digits

Choose the area code or city prefix that matches where you sell.

+25261234 567
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02 · STEP

Confirm in the app

Six-digit confirmation drops into the app. No documents to upload, no waiting room, no callbacks.

ENTER VERIFICATION CODE
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03 · STEP

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09 — FULL DIRECTORY

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Anguilla+1AIAIA0111
Antarctica+672AQATA006
Antigua and Barbuda+1AGATG0111
Argentina+54ARARG005
Armenia+374AMARM003
Aruba+297AWABW002
Australia+61AUAUS00116
Austria+43ATAUT004
Azerbaijan+994AZAZE009
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10 — ANSWERS

Frequently asked.

The country code for Somalia is +252. It is the international dialing prefix used to call any phone number in Somalia — mobile or landline — assigned by the ITU. Somalia sits in ITU zone 2 alongside the rest of Africa.
The +252 country code was assigned to Somalia by the ITU — placing it in ITU zone 2, the African zone where country codes begin with 2. The 52 distinguishes Somalia from its neighbours in the East Africa numbering bloc.
From the US, dial 011 (NANP exit code), then 252, then the full Somali number. Example: 011 252 61 234 567 for a Hormuud mobile. On any mobile, replace 011 with +. Never drop a digit — Somalia has no area-code 0.
From the UK, dial 00 (UK exit code), then 252, then the full number. Example: 00 252 90 123 456 for a Somali mobile. Or use +252 61 234 567 from any UK mobile.
From Kenya, dial 000 (Kenya exit code), then 252, then the full number. Example: 000 252 61 234 567. Kenya hosts a large Somali community + Kenya-Somalia is one of the busiest regional telecom routes.
From Ethiopia, dial 00 (Ethiopia exit code), then 252, then the full number. Example: 00 252 90 123 456. Ethiopia shares a long land border with Somalia at the Horn of Africa.
A Somali mobile number in international format is written as +252 6X XXX XXX. Example: +252 61 234 567 on Hormuud, +252 90 123 456 on another operator. Mogadishu landlines begin with 1 after the country code, e.g. +252 1 234 567.
No. Somalia is overwhelmingly a mobile market + uses a mobile-first numbering plan with no traditional area codes. Mobile numbers use 2-digit operator prefixes beginning with 6 (61/62/63/65/66/68/90); Mogadishu landlines begin with 1. You dial the full number every time — there is no leading 0 to add or drop.
Somali mobile numbers use 2-digit operator prefixes that begin with 6 — 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68 + 90 are in common use across Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom + Golis. Written internationally this gives +252 6X XXX XXX. The leading 6 marks the number as a mobile rather than a Mogadishu landline, which begins with 1.
Mogadishu landlines begin with 1 after the country code, e.g. +252 1 234 567. Somalia has no area codes in the traditional sense, so most Mogadishu contacts use a mobile number beginning with 6 instead. You always dial the full number.
Yes. The self-declared region of Somaliland — which includes Hargeisa, Berbera + Burao — uses +252 numbers, the same country code as the rest of Somalia. Telesom is a major operator there, and numbers are dialed the same way: +252 then the full number.
+252 800 is the Somali toll-free range — calls are free for the caller; the business pays. It is used by banks, mobile-money providers + larger companies for customer-service lines. You dial the full number after the country code, with no area code in front.
Somalia runs on East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) all year, with no daylight-saving change. It shares this clock with Kenya, Ethiopia + Djibouti. EAT is a fixed 3-hour offset from London in winter (2 in summer) + 8 hours ahead of US Eastern winter time.
EVC Plus is Hormuud\'s mobile-money service — so widely used in Somalia that cash has become rare in much of the country. EVC Plus + other services (Telesom\'s Zaad, Golis\'s Sahal) are tied to a registered +252 mobile, so a Somali number makes everyday payments + transfers far easier.
Yes. CallMama issues a real Somali +252 number from anywhere with internet access — no Somalia address required + no in-person KYC. You get a full +252 number, live in about 60 seconds, ready for calls, texts + OTPs.
Yes — they mean the same Somalia country code, written different ways. +252 is the ITU-T E.123 international format. 00252 is the manual form: 00 + 252. On a mobile you simply press + followed by 252.
The Somali diaspora — large communities in the US, the UK, the Gulf + Kenya — typically dials +252 then the full number, or uses a +252 virtual number to reach family + business contacts at local rates. Because Somalia is mobile-first, most calls go to a 6X mobile.

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