Oman uses a closed 8-digit numbering system. Fixed lines in the Sur and Ash Sharqiyah region typically begin with 25.
How to Call Sur 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 25 for Sur)
Example: Calling Sur from India
00 968 25XX XXXX
Where:
00 = India exit code
968 = Oman country code
25 = Regional identifier for Ash Sharqiyah (Sur area)
XXXXXX = Local 6 digits
Quick Facts
Sur & Ash Sharqiyah Coverage
The 25 prefix serves the South and North Ash Sharqiyah regions:
Sur City
Main residential areas, the harbor, and dhow factories
Ras Al Hadd
Coastal areas known for the turtle reserve
Ibra
The gateway to North Ash Sharqiyah
Jalan Bani Bu Ali
Major commercial and residential hub in the South
Tiwi
Coastal village near the famous Wadi Shab
Bidiyah
Entry point to the Wahiba Sands desert region
Major Oman Regional Prefixes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Oman
Use these international codes to start your call to Sur:
United Arab Emirates
00
Saudi Arabia
00
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Qatar
00
Kuwait
00