This is the telephone area code for Jeddah and surrounding areas in western Saudi Arabia.
How to Call Jeddah from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 966 (Saudi Arabia country code)
- Dial the area code (12 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Jeddah from United States
011 966 12 662 0000
Where:
011 = US exit code
966 = Saudi Arabia country code
12 = Jeddah area code (012 without the 0)
662 0000 = Local Jeddah phone number
Quick Facts
Jeddah Area Code Coverage
The 012 area code covers Jeddah and nearby districts along the Red Sea coast:
City Center
Downtown Jeddah, Tahlia Street, Al Shate', City Hall
Al Hamra & Al Rawdah
Upscale residential and commercial neighborhoods
North Jeddah
Obhur, Al Salamah, King Abdulaziz International Airport zone
South Jeddah
Al Sahafa, Al Faysaliyah, Industrial Area
Historic Jeddah (Al Balad)
UNESCO World Heritage Site, traditional coral houses
Greater Jeddah
Rabigh (partial), Thuwal, Yanbu fringe areas
Major Saudi Arabia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Saudi Arabia
When calling Jeddah from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011