Always include the country code (966)
Saudi Arabia's international country code is 966. This is required when calling internationally from Ethiopia, even if calling a landline.
Quick Answer
How to Call Saudi Arabia from Ethiopia
To call Saudi Arabia from Ethiopia, dial 00 + 966 + the local number. Sayfone makes international calling simple—just enter the number and call from your browser at 28¢/min.
🇪🇹From Ethiopia
To Saudi Arabia🇸🇦
$0.44
Per minute
966
Country code
HD
Call quality
Landline rate
$0.44/min
Mobile rate
$0.44/min
Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.
Average call quality
Steps at a glance
- Dial the international access code (00 from Ethiopia)
- Enter Saudi Arabia's country code (966)
- Add the local phone number
- Connect instantly through Sayfone
DIALING GUIDE
Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions
Follow these steps to dial a Saudi Arabian number from Ethiopia. The process is the same for mobile and landline numbers.
Dial the international access code
Start by entering the international dialing prefix used from Ethiopia. This tells your carrier you are making an international call.
00
Enter Saudi Arabia's country code
After the access code, dial Saudi Arabia's international country code.
966
Dial the local number
Enter the Saudi Arabian phone number. For mobile numbers, include the mobile prefix. For landlines, include the area code if present.
50 1234567 (mobile) or 11 1234567 (Riyadh landline)
Press call
Once the complete number is entered, initiate the call. Sayfone will connect you at the transparent rate shown before dialing.
Dialing format reference
966
Use these patterns when entering a full international number to 966.
Mobile
00 966 [5xx] [6-8 digits]
Landline
00 966 [1-2 digit area code] [7-8 digits]
- 00 966 50 1234567
- 00 966 11 4567890
- 00 966 12 3456789
Major city area codes
Riyadh11
Jeddah12
Dammam13
Madinah14
Sources
- 1Saudi Arabia International Dialing Code - International Telecommunication Union
Country code verification
IMPORTANT RULES
Saudi Arabia Dialing Rules
These rules ensure your call connects reliably to Saudi Arabia from Ethiopia.
Mobile numbers start with 5
Saudi mobile numbers use prefixes 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, or 59. These correspond to major carriers like STC, Mobily, and Zain.
Landlines include area codes
Landline calls require a 1- or 2-digit area code (01–16) after the country code. Riyadh is 11, Jeddah is 12, Dammam is 13, and Madinah is 14.
Remove the leading zero from local numbers
When dialing internationally, omit the leading zero that would be used for domestic calls within Saudi Arabia. For example, a local Riyadh number 011 234567 becomes 00 966 11 234567.
CALLING TIPS
Best Times to Call Saudi Arabia from Ethiopia
Choose the right time to call Saudi Arabia for better connection odds and lower rates, if available.
🇸🇦
Ethiopia (East Africa Time, UTC+3) and Saudi Arabia (Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3) are in the same time zone year-round, so there is no time difference to account for. However, business and personal availability still vary by local customs.
Time & windows
Business Hours
8 AM – 5 PM
Best for professional calls
Early Morning
6 AM – 8 AM
Good for urgent matters
Evening
5 PM – 10 PM
Personal or flexible calls
🇪🇹Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM (Saudi)
8 AM–5 PMStandard business hours in Saudi Arabia
🇪🇹Friday–Saturday
WeekendWeekend in Saudi Arabia; avoid business calls
🇪🇹After 8 PM (Saudi)
8 PM onwardsEvening calls may be personal rather than business
Calling tips
- Since Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia share the same time zone (UTC+3 year-round), you can call at the same local time without conversion.
- Saudi Arabia observes Friday–Saturday as the weekend; schedule important calls for Sunday–Thursday.
- Consider Ramadan timing: business hours may be shorter, and calls to individuals may be less convenient.
- Mobile calls are popular in Saudi Arabia; landlines are less common in residential areas.
Business etiquette
- Use formal greetings (Assalam alaikum) when calling business contacts.
- Brief morning calls (before 10 AM) are generally welcome; afternoon calls may catch people in meetings.
- Always ask permission before leaving voicemails; some carriers have limited voicemail adoption.
- If calling a business, confirm business hours in advance, as they may differ from standard 8–5 schedules.
Sources
- 1Time and Date World Time Zone Database
Time zone verification for Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Calling Issues & Solutions
Diagnose and resolve calling problems when dialing Saudi Arabia from Ethiopia.
Call fails to connect
Verify you've entered the complete number: 00 + 966 + area code or mobile prefix + local number. Check that your internet connection is stable if using Sayfone. If the number is correct, the recipient's carrier may be experiencing network issues; try again in a few moments.
Poor call quality or drops
International calls depend on routing through telecom networks in both countries. If quality is degraded, try calling at a different time of day when networks are less congested. Ensure you have a stable internet connection if using Sayfone.
Wrong person answered
Double-check the number format, especially area codes for landlines. Saudi area codes are 1–2 digits (e.g., 11 for Riyadh). If the format is correct, the number may have been reassigned; confirm with your contact.
Some special numbers don't work
Toll-free, premium, or government hotlines may not route internationally. Standard mobile and landline numbers should work; if a business line does not, contact the organization directly for an alternative number.
Savings
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Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Saudi Arabia. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.
How to use these tools
- Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Saudi Arabia — the same basis as the rest of this page.
- First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
- Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.
One call — instant savings
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220
min / month
AT&T / Verizon$4,743
~$21.56/min
T-Mobile$3,582
~$16.28/min
Calling cards$2,130
~$9.68/min
Google Voice$484
~$2.20/min
Sayfone$97
$0.440/min
Annual saving vs. AT&T
Based on 220 min/month
$55,757
Before you go
Still planning your call to Saudi Arabia?
Open the full Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia guide, check rates, or browse other how-to guides from Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia calling guide
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What it costs to call Saudi Arabia
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