This is the fixed-line area code for Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in Southern Saudi Arabia.
How to Call Abha from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 966 (Saudi Arabia country code)
- Dial the area code (17 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Abha from the United Kingdom
00 966 17 224 0000
Where:
00 = UK exit code
966 = Saudi Arabia country code
17 = Abha area code (017 without the 0)
224 0000 = Local Abha landline number
Quick Facts
Abha Area Code Coverage
The 017 area code covers the Southern Province's administrative and tourist hubs:
Abha City
High-altitude capital of Asir Province and tourist resorts
Khamis Mushait
Key commercial and military center adjacent to Abha
Jazan
Port city and industrial hub in the southwest corner
Najran
Historical region located near the southern border
Al Bahah
Highland city located between Makkah and Asir
Sarat Abidah
Part of the inland coverage within the 017 zone
Major Saudi Arabia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Saudi Arabia
Use these international access codes when dialing Abha:
United States
011
United Arab Emirates
00
India
00
Egypt
00
Australia
0011
Canada
011