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How to Call Oman
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Oman from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Oman with confidence.
The Oman country code is +968. Use +968 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Oman from any country, then dial the 8 digits after +968. The ISO codes are OM and OMN.
OMAN COUNTRY CODE
+968
Dial before any omani number from outside Oman
What is the country code for Oman?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +968 | Dial before an omani number |
| ISO Code | OM / OMN | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +968 | Use for calls into Oman |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8 digits after +968 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 9999 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Oman uses 8-digit national numbers with no area codes. Mobile numbers start with 7 or 9.
For omani numbers, there is no trunk prefix or area code. Dial the national number directly within Oman. From another country, place +968 before the number.
How to call Oman
Use this universal format: exit code, then +968, then the 8 digits after +968.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 968 for Oman.
- Dial the 8 digits after +968.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +968
→
3. Local number
→
4. Dial
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Omani numbers have no area codes. 8-digit national numbers dial directly.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +968 23 123 456 for a Muscat landline and +968 92 123 456 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 968 8 digits after +968 | 011 968 23123456 |
| UK | 00 968 8 digits after +968 | 00 968 23123456 |
| Australia | 0011 968 8 digits after +968 | 0011 968 23123456 |
| Mobile, any country | +968 8 digits after +968 | +968 23123456 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What an Oman number looks like
A omani phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +968 and the national number.
Landline
+968 | 23 | 1234567
Mobile
+968 | 92 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +968, omani numbers contain 8 digits after +968. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Muscat landline | +968 XX XXX XXXX | +968 23 123 456 |
| Omani mobile | +968 XX XXX XXXX | +968 92 123 456 |
Format a Oman number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Omani number in international format with +968. An Omani mobile written as 92 123 456 becomes +968 92 123 456. You can also save it without spaces as +96892123456.
If your team needs an omani number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Omani numbers have no trunk prefix to drop.
Oman number formats and emergency numbers
Omani numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +968 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Muscat | (none) | +968 |
| Salalah | (none) | +968 |
| Sohar | (none) | +968 |
| Nizwa | (none) | +968 |
| Sur | (none) | +968 |
| Suhar | (none) | +968 |
| Number type | Dialed in Oman | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 9999 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from omani lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 9999 works inside Oman only. If you are outside Oman, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Oman.
Cost and best time to call Oman
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Oman
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to omani landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether omani mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Oman follows Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, year-round with no daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Omani time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | OM offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | OM offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | OM offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Oman free
Calling Oman is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Oman calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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