Oman uses a closed 8-digit numbering system. Fixed lines in the Sohar/Batinah region typically begin with 26.
How to Call Sohar from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 968 (Oman country code)
- Dial the 8-digit phone number (Fixed lines starting with 26 for Sohar)
Example: Calling Sohar from United Kingdom
00 968 26XX XXXX
Where:
00 = UK exit code
968 = Oman country code
26 = Regional identifier for North Al Batinah (Sohar area)
XXXXXX = Remaining local digits
Quick Facts
Sohar & Al Batinah Coverage
The 26 prefix generally identifies landlines in the northern Batinah coast:
Sohar City
Main residential and commercial districts of the city
Sohar Port
Industrial zone and Freezone administrative offices
Saham
Neighboring coastal town to the south of Sohar
Liwa
Residential area located north of Sohar toward Shinas
Shinas
Border region and coastal areas in the far north
Al Khaburah
Coastal districts within the Batinah North region
Major Oman Regional Prefixes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Oman
Use these international codes to start your call to Sohar:
India
00
Pakistan
00
United Arab Emirates
00
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Philippines
00