Saudi Arabia Phone Number Directory: STC, Mobily, Zain & CST Prefix Guide
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) operates the largest and most advanced telecommunications infrastructure in the Middle East. With over 50 million active mobile subscriptions and a rapidly digitizing economy under Vision 2030, understanding the national numbering plan, mobile network operator allocations, and geographic landline codes is essential for consumers, businesses, and anyone verifying incoming calls.
Telecommunications in Saudi Arabia are strictly regulated by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). In this comprehensive reference directory, we detail all international dial codes, cellular prefix assignments across STC, Mobily, Zain KSA, and MVNOs, landline regional codes, and unified commercial services.
1. National Overview & International Calling Format
Saudi Arabia follows the international ITU-T E.164 recommendation for national numbering plans. The standard telephone structure is composed of:
- Country Code:
+966 - National Destination Code / Mobile Prefix: 2 digits (e.g.,
50,55,54) - Subscriber Number: 7 digits
- Domestic Trunk Prefix:
0(used only when dialing within Saudi Arabia)
• Domestic call within KSA:
050 123 4567 (10 digits total)• International call or WhatsApp contact:
+966 50 123 4567 (drop the leading 0)
2. Mobile Network Operator Prefix Allocations
Saudi Arabia's mobile ecosystem is served by three primary infrastructure operators and several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Mobile numbers always start with 05 locally (or +966 5 internationally):
| Operator / Network | Mobile Prefixes | Network Type | Customer Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| STC (Saudi Telecom Company) | 050, 053, 055 |
Primary MNO (4G / 5G) | 900 |
| Mobily (Etihad Etisalat) | 054, 056 |
Primary MNO (4G / 5G) | 1100 |
| Zain KSA | 058, 059 |
Primary MNO (4G / 5G) | 959 |
| Virgin Mobile KSA | 0570, 0571, 0572 |
MVNO (Hosts on STC) | 1789 |
| Lebara Mobile KSA | 0576, 0577, 0578 |
MVNO (Hosts on Mobily) | 1755 |
| Red Bull Mobile / Salam | 0574, 0575 |
MVNO (Hosts on Zain) | 950 |
Note on Mobile Number Portability (MNP): Saudi Arabia supports full MNP regulated by the CST. A subscriber can retain their original phone number (e.g., beginning with 050) while switching their mobile carrier service from STC to Mobily or Zain. The prefix indicates the original issuing carrier, but the active network may vary.
3. Fixed-Line Geographic Area Codes
Saudi Arabia consolidated its landline dialing codes into 6 unified geographic zones. When calling from outside the city or internationally, use the regional area prefix:
- 011: Riyadh Province and Capital City (Riyadh, Al-Kharj, Diriyah, Al-Majma'ah).
- 012: Makkah Region (Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh).
- 013: Eastern Province (Dammam, Al-Khobar, Dhahran, Al-Ahsa, Jubail, Qatif, Hafar Al-Batin).
- 014: Madinah and North-Western Region (Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Tabuk, Yanbu, AlUla).
- 016: Al-Qassim and Central-Northern Region (Buraidah, Unaizah, Hail, Al-Jouf, Qurayyat).
- 017: Southern Region (Asir, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran, Al-Baha).
4. Unified Business Numbers & Special Services
In addition to standard personal numbers, commercial enterprises and government ministries in Saudi Arabia use centralized non-geographic codes:
- 9200 (Unified National Commercial Number): Used by banks, airlines, couriers, and retail businesses across the Kingdom. Calling a 9200 number is charged at standard local landline rates. Example:
92000XXXX. - 800 (National Toll-Free): Free-of-charge for the caller within Saudi Arabia, paid by the receiving enterprise. Example:
800124XXXX. - Emergency Numbers:
911(Unified National Operations Center in Riyadh, Makkah, and Eastern Province),999(Police),997(Red Crescent Ambulance),998(Civil Defense).
5. How to Identify and Verify Saudi Phone Numbers
If you receive a missed call or SMS from an unrecognized Saudi number, you can verify it in three easy steps:
- Check the prefix: Identify if it is an STC, Mobily, Zain, or geographic landline number.
- Look out for spam red flags: Scammers frequently use spoofed local numbers to impersonate Absher or banking institutions. Read our guide on common phone scams in Saudi Arabia.
- Perform a free lookup on Number LookUp: Select the Saudi flag (
+966) and enter the 9-digit number to view community identification records and user spam tags.
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