+252 is the country code for Somalia.
Every phone number in Somalia starts with +252 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 252, then the full number.
- Time there
- Mogadishu timeEast Africa Time, UTC+3, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 252 7 1123456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 252 7 1123456
- From Australia
- 0011 252 7 1123456
- From any mobile phone
- +252 7 1123456
- Inside Somalia
- 7 1123456
- Mobile numbers
- 7 to 9 digits after +252
- Landlines
- 6 to 7 digits after +252, such as +252 1 XXXXXX in Mogadishu
Check a +252 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +252, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Somalia start with 15, 24, 28, 35, 39, 48, 49, 6, 7, 80, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 or 99, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | +252 24 | Telesom |
| 28 | +252 28 | Nationlink |
| 35 | +252 35 | AirSom |
| 39 | +252 39 | AirSom |
| 48 | +252 48 | AirSom |
| 49 | +252 49 | AirSom |
| 6 | +252 6 | Somtel, Nationlink, Golis Telecom |
| 7 | +252 7 | Golis Telecom, Amtel, Somtel |
| 80 | +252 80 | Somali Networks |
| 88 | +252 88 | Somali Networks |
| 90 | +252 90 | STG, Golis Telecom |
| 92 | +252 92 | STG |
| 93 | +252 93 | STG |
| 94 | +252 94 | STG |
| 95 | +252 95 | STG |
| 96 | +252 96 | STG |
| 97 | +252 97 | STG |
| 98 | +252 98 | STG |
| 99 | +252 99 | STG |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
3 landline areas cover Somalia, from 1 in Mogadishu to 4 in Garowe.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +252 1 | Mogadishu |
| 3 | +252 3 | Hargeisa |
| 4 | +252 4 | Garowe |
In Somalia, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +252 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 7 1123456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +252 7 1123456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +25271123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +252 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Somalia is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +252 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +252.
Which country uses the +252 country code?
Somalia. Every phone number there starts with +252 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Somalia from the US?
Dial 011, then 252, then the full number. A mobile number written 7 1123456 at home is dialed 011 252 7 1123456 from the US, or +252 7 1123456 from any mobile phone.
Is +252 the same as 00252?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Somalia and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Somalia?
A mobile number has 7 to 9 digits after +252, written 7 1123456 at home. A landline has 6 to 7 digits, written 1 2XXXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Somalia?
1 for Mogadishu, 3 for Hargeisa and 4 for Garowe. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +252 in front.
What time is it in Somalia?
Somalia is on East Africa Time, UTC+3, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +252 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Somalia and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.