+968 is the country code for Oman.
Every phone number in Oman starts with +968 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 968, then the full number.
- Time there
- Muscat timeGulf Standard Time, UTC+4, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 968 9212 3456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 968 9212 3456
- From Australia
- 0011 968 9212 3456
- From any mobile phone
- +968 9212 3456
- Inside Oman
- 9212 3456
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +968, starting 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 or 9
- Landlines
- 8 digits after +968, such as +968 23 XXXXXX in Dhofar & Al Wusta
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 800 or 500
Check a +968 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +968, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Oman start with 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 or 9, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | +968 71 | Omantel |
| 72 | +968 72 | Omantel |
| 74 | +968 74 | Ooredoo |
| 75 | +968 75 | Vodafone Oman |
| 76 | +968 76 | Vodafone Oman |
| 77 | +968 77 | Vodafone Oman |
| 78 | +968 78 | Ooredoo |
| 79 | +968 79 | Ooredoo |
| 9 | +968 9 | Omantel, Ooredoo |
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.
4 landline areas cover Oman, from 23 in Dhofar & Al Wusta to 26 in Al Batinah & Musandam.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | +968 23 | Dhofar & Al Wusta |
| 24 | +968 24 | Muscat |
| 25 | +968 25 | A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya & A’Dhahira |
| 26 | +968 26 | Al Batinah & Musandam |
In Oman, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +968 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 9212 3456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +968 9212 3456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +96892123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +968 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 Oman 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 +968 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +968.
Which country uses the +968 country code?
Oman. Every phone number there starts with +968 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Oman from the US?
Dial 011, then 968, then the full number. A mobile number written 9212 3456 at home is dialed 011 968 9212 3456 from the US, or +968 9212 3456 from any mobile phone.
Is +968 the same as 00968?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Oman 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 Oman?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +968, written 9212 3456 at home. A landline has 8 digits, written 23 XXXXXX at home.
What are the area codes in Oman?
23 for Dhofar & Al Wusta, 24 for Muscat, 25 for A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya & A’Dhahira and 26 for Al Batinah & Musandam. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +968 in front.
What time is it in Oman?
Oman is on Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +968 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Oman 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.