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$0.18

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+62

Country code

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$0.18/min

Mobile rate

$0.18/min

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220

min / month

AT&T / Verizon$1,940

~$8.82/min

T-Mobile$1,465

~$6.66/min

Calling cards$871

~$3.96/min

Google Voice$198

~$0.90/min

Sayfone$40

$0.180/min

Annual saving vs. AT&T

Based on 220 min/month

$22,810
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WHY THIS ROUTE

Why People Call Indonesia from Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of thousands of Indonesian nationals work in Saudi Arabia, making this one of the key expat-worker calling corridors between the Gulf and Southeast Asia.

Migrant Workers Calling Home

Saudi Arabia is one of the top destinations for Indonesian migrant workers, with many employed in domestic service, construction, and manual labour. Regular calls home are a lifeline for workers on multi-year contracts far from their families.

  • An estimated 600,000 Indonesians were working in Saudi Arabia as of 2018
  • Saudi Arabia has been a major destination for Indonesian labour migration since the 1980s

Professional and Corporate Workers

Indonesian professionals work across Saudi Arabia in sectors including energy, banking, and logistics. Staying connected with offices and contacts in Jakarta, Surabaya, and other Indonesian cities is part of daily business life.

  • Indonesian expatriates work in companies such as Saudi Aramco, banking firms, and foreign corporations
  • Most Indonesians in Saudi Arabia reside in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Dammam area

Religious and Educational Ties

Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority country, and Saudi Arabia hosts Indonesian students at institutions like the Islamic University of Madinah and Umm al-Qura University. Hajj and Umrah pilgrims also call home during their stays.

  • Indonesian students pursue education at universities in Mecca and Madinah
  • Indonesian pilgrims have maintained a presence in Hejaz for generations

RATES

Call Indonesia at 18¢/min

Transparent per-minute pricing for calls from Saudi Arabia to Indonesian mobile and landline numbers. No complicated bundles — just straightforward rates.

Did You Know?

Indonesia spans over 17,000 islands and three time zones, but Sayfone's rate to Indonesia is the same whether you're calling Jakarta, Bali, or Papua — 18¢/min from Saudi Arabia.

Sayfone Rates to Indonesia

DestinationTypeRate/min
IndonesiaMobile18¢/min
IndonesiaLandline18¢/min

Rates are per minute. Pricing is the same for calls to all Indonesian regions and carriers.

HOW IT WORKS

Call Indonesia in Three Steps

Place a call to any Indonesian number directly from your browser. No app downloads, no complicated setup.

Instant access

Step 1

Open Sayfone in Your Browser

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Step 2

Enter the Indonesian Number

Type the full Indonesian phone number including the +62 country code. Drop the leading 0 from the local number when dialing internationally.

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Step 3

Place Your Call

Review the 18¢/min rate and connect. Your call is routed to Indonesia at transparent per-minute pricing.

COMMON CHALLENGES

Challenges of Calling Indonesia from Saudi Arabia

International calling between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia comes with a few practical hurdles. Here's what to watch for.

Time Zone Gap

Saudi Arabia (UTC+3) is 4 hours behind Western Indonesia (UTC+7), 5 hours behind Central Indonesia (UTC+8), and 6 hours behind Eastern Indonesia (UTC+9). Coordinating call times requires planning, especially for workers with limited free hours.

Dialing Format Confusion

Indonesian numbers use a leading 0 domestically that must be dropped when dialing internationally. Mobile numbers start with 08 locally but +62 8xx from abroad. Getting this wrong means the call won't connect.

Carrier International Rates

Standard international rates from Saudi mobile carriers to Indonesia can vary widely and add up quickly for workers who call home regularly. Per-minute charges through traditional carriers are often unpredictable.

Multiple Indonesian Time Zones

Indonesia spans three time zones — WIB (Java, Sumatra), WITA (Bali, Sulawesi), and WIT (Papua). Callers need to know which zone their contact is in to avoid calling at inconvenient hours.

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CALLING TIPS

Tips for Calling Indonesia from Saudi Arabia

Make the most of your calls with practical timing advice, dialing tips, and cultural notes for reaching contacts across Indonesia.

Time & windows

Western Indonesia (WIB)

UTC+7 (4 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia)

Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan

Central Indonesia (WITA)

UTC+8 (5 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia)

Bali, Makassar, Pontianak

Eastern Indonesia (WIT)

UTC+9 (6 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia)

Jayapura, Ambon, Papua

🇸🇦Best window for evening calls (WIB)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saudi time (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM in Jakarta)Most family members are home after work or school.
🇸🇦Weekend morning calls (WIB)
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM Saudi time (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Jakarta)Relaxed weekend window before midday activities.
🇸🇦Avoid late-night calls to Eastern Indonesia
After 6:00 PM Saudi timeIt's already midnight or later in Papua (WIT) by this time.

Calling tips

  • Indonesia's country code is +62. From Saudi Arabia, dial 00 + 62 + local number (drop the leading 0).
  • For mobile numbers, the format is +62 8XX-XXXX-XXXX. The 8 after +62 always indicates a mobile.
  • For Jakarta landlines, dial +62 21 followed by the 8-digit subscriber number.
  • Save Indonesian contacts in +62 format so the number works regardless of which country you're in.
  • If a call doesn't connect, double-check that you've removed the leading 0 from the local number.

Business etiquette

  • Indonesian business culture values politeness and indirectness. Begin calls with a greeting and brief personal inquiry before discussing business.
  • Use formal titles (Bapak for men, Ibu for women) followed by the person's first name, unless invited to be less formal.
  • Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, but many professionals in Jakarta and major cities speak English in business contexts.
  • Avoid calling during Friday midday prayers — this applies both in Saudi Arabia and in Indonesia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Riyadh to WIB time converter – Savvy Time

    Time zone offset and best calling times

  2. 2
    Indonesia phone number format – bubblyphone.com

    Number format and dialing conventions

POPULAR DESTINATIONS

Popular Indonesian Cities to Call

Whether your family is in Jakarta, your contacts are in Surabaya, or you're reaching friends in Medan — here are the cities Indonesian expats in Saudi Arabia call most often.

Jakarta

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Indonesia's capital and economic hub. Dial +62 21 for Jakarta landlines, or +62 8XX for mobiles. Jakarta is on Western Indonesia Time (UTC+7), 4 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia.

Best time to call from Saudi Arabia: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saudi time (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Jakarta)

Photo brief: Jakarta skyline cityscape Unsplash

Surabaya

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East Java's largest city and Indonesia's second-largest metro. Dial +62 31 for Surabaya landlines. Also on WIB (UTC+7), matching Jakarta's time zone.

Best time to call from Saudi Arabia: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saudi time (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Surabaya)

Photo brief: Surabaya Indonesia city Unsplash

Medan

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The largest city in Sumatra and a key origin point for Indonesian workers heading to the Gulf. Dial +62 61 for Medan landlines. Medan is also on WIB (UTC+7).

Best time to call from Saudi Arabia: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saudi time (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Medan)

Photo brief: Medan Sumatra Indonesia cityscape Unsplash

Sources

  1. 1
    Indonesia area codes – countrycode.com

    Area code reference for listed cities

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