How to Call Saudi Arabia from Japan
Learn how to call from Japan to Saudi Arabia with this step-by-step guide. Rates start at just $0.33/min with HelloAirDial. No apps, no calling cards, just dial from your browser.
Cheapest Way to Call Saudi Arabia from Japan
The cheapest way to call Saudi Arabia from Japan is using a browser-based VoIP service like HelloAirDial. With rates starting at just $0.33 per minute, you'll save 50-80% compared to traditional carriers, calling cards, or roaming charges.
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How to Call from Japan to Saudi Arabia
To make a call, dial the exit code (010), 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 $0.33 per minute with no hidden fees.
Dialing Steps: 🇯🇵 Japan to 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- 1
Dial the exit code: 010
This tells your carrier you're making an international call from Japan.
- 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 Japan to Saudi Arabia
Skip expensive carrier rates and calling cards. HelloAirDial offers cheap calls from Japan to Saudi Arabia starting at $0.33/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 $0.33/min
- • No hidden fees or contracts
- • Works anywhere with internet
🇯🇵 Japan Carrier Rates to 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- NTT Docomo$0.50-2.50
- KDDI au$0.40-2.20
- SoftBank$0.40-2.00
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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 🇯🇵 Japan
- • Ensure international calling (IDD) is enabled on your mobile or fixed line; some plans block IDD by default.
- • Dial carrier selection code (optional) + 010 + country code + number, or use + on mobiles.
- • Prepaid SIMs may restrict IDD or require identity verification and sufficient balance before calling abroad.
- • Corporate and hotel PBXs may require a prefix (often 0 or 9) before 010 or + for external lines.
- • VoIP and app based calls usually only need data access; no 010 prefix or IDD option required.
Troubleshooting Calls to 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- The number you have dialed is not in service or cannot be connected. - Check that you used 010 or +, correct country code, and removed the foreign trunk 0 from the area or mobile code.
- Your call cannot be completed as dialed. Please contact your operator. - Verify that international calling is enabled on your line and that no spending or destination block is active.
- This service is not available from your line. - Prepaid or office lines may block IDD; use a calling card, VoIP app, or request IDD activation from the provider.
FAQs: Calling 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia from 🇯🇵 Japan
How do I call from Japan to Saudi Arabia?
Dial 010 (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 Japan to Saudi Arabia?
Use a VoIP service like HelloAirDial with rates from $0.33/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 Japan, dial 010 966 followed by the local number.
How do I dial an international number from Japan?
Dial optional carrier code (e.g., 0033) + 010 + country code + area or mobile code without its leading 0 + local number, or use + on mobiles instead of 010.
Is it cheaper to roam with my foreign SIM or use Wi Fi and VoIP while in Japan?
Roaming voice can be expensive; using Wi Fi or local data with apps like LINE, WhatsApp, or Skype is usually cheaper for long or frequent calls.
How much do international calls from Japan cost?
Rates vary by carrier and destination but are often around USD 0.40 to 2.50 per minute; check your plan or consider discount options or apps for lower costs.