How to Call Saudi Arabia from Canada
Learn how to call from Canada to Saudi Arabia with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.28/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Saudi Arabia from Canada
The cheapest way to call Saudi Arabia from Canada is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.28 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Canada to Saudi Arabia
To make a call, dial the exit code (011), followed by the country code (966), then the local number. HelloAirDial makes it simple - just enter the full number in your browser and we handle the formatting automatically. Rates start at $0.28 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇨🇦 Canada to 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- 1
Dial the exit code: 011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Canada.
- 2
Dial Saudi Arabia's country code: 966
The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966.
- 3
Dial the local number
Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
Examples:
- Mobile: 05 0123 4567
- Landline: 011 234 5678
Cheap Calls from Canada to Saudi Arabia
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Canada to Saudi Arabia starting at $0.28/minute, up to 80% less than traditional international calling.
Traditional Calling
- • Carrier rates: $1-3/min
- • Calling cards: Hidden fees
- • Roaming: Expensive abroad
HelloAirDial
- • From $0.28/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇨🇦 Canada Carrier Rates to 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- Rogers$0.10-2.00
- Bell$0.10-1.80
- Telus$0.08-1.70
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Best Time to Call 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Recommended Calling Hours
- • Avoid non urgent calls between 21:00 and 08:00 Arabia Standard Time for business contacts.
- • On Fridays and during prayer times, expect reduced availability; schedule important business calls outside these periods when possible.
Calling Etiquette in Saudi Arabia
- • Open with a polite Arabic or English greeting, then clearly state your name, organization, and purpose.
- • Confirm that it is a suitable time to talk, especially for longer or detailed discussions.
- • Use formal and respectful language, particularly with new or senior contacts; avoid overly casual tone.
- • Be patient with small talk at the start of business calls; relationship building is valued.
Reaching 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia via Apps
- • WhatsApp is widely used for messaging and is common for quick follow up or sharing details; voice quality can vary.
- • Some VOIP calling features may be limited or unstable; confirm that your counterpart can receive app based calls.
- • Business contacts may prefer traditional voice for formal discussions and apps for informal or follow up communication.
International Calling Requirements in 🇨🇦 Canada
- • Ensure your mobile or landline plan includes international long distance; many basic plans are Canada/US only.
- • If international calls fail, contact your carrier to remove IDD blocks or enable pay per use long distance.
- • From mobiles, dial + then country code; from landlines, dial 011 before the country code.
- • Prepaid SIMs may require a top up or an international add on before IDD is allowed.
- • Business PBX systems may require a prefix (such as 9) before 011 for outside lines.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. - Check that you used 011 or +, the correct country code, and removed any leading 0 from the local number.
- International calling is not enabled on your line. - Contact your carrier to enable international long distance or add an IDD package, especially on prepaid or business lines.
- The number you have dialed is not in service. - Verify the destination number format, including area or mobile code, and confirm the number is active.
FAQs: Calling 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia from 🇨🇦 Canada
How do I call from Canada to Saudi Arabia?
Dial 011 (exit code) + 966 (Saudi Arabia country code) + the local phone number. Drop the leading 0 from local numbers.
What is the cheapest way to call from Canada to Saudi Arabia?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.28/min. This is typically 50-80% cheaper than traditional carriers or calling cards.
What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
The country code for Saudi Arabia is +966. When calling from Canada, dial 011 966 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Canada?
From landlines dial 011 + country code + area or mobile code + number; from mobiles you can dial +country code + number.
Is it cheaper to roam or to use Wi Fi or VOIP when abroad?
Wi Fi and VOIP apps are usually cheaper, while roaming passes offer convenience but can cost more for long calls.
How much do international calls from Canada cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination, roughly from USD 0.05 to over 2.00 per minute without discounts or bundles.