Somalia Phone Number Format
Country code +252 · ISO SO
How to format, dial, and validate Somalia phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+252
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Somalia. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.
Number Types & Example Formats
Each Somalia phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 6–7 digits | 4 012345 | +252 4 012345 | +2524012345 |
| Mobile | 7–9 digits | 7 1123456 | +252 7 1123456 | +25271123456 |
How to Dial Somalia Numbers
From abroad
Dial +252 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Somalia
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Somalia
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Somalia area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Somalia Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+2524012345Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Somalia?
└ The international country code for Somalia is +252. Use this prefix when dialing Somalia numbers from another country.
How long is a Somalia phone number?
└ Somalia phone numbers are typically 6–7 digits, not including the +252 country code.
How do I dial a Somalia phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +252 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Somalia, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Somalia phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.