How To Call Oman From USA: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Oman from the United States:
- Landline or Mobile:
011 + 968 + Omani Number (8 digits)
Examples:
- For an Omani landline (e.g., starting with 24 for Muscat):
011 + 968 + 24XX XXXX - For an Omani mobile phone (e.g., Ooredoo starting with 95):
011 + 968 + 95XX XXXX
Oman is on Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC+4, year-round. This is typically 8-9 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US DST.
How to Dial Oman from the US
How to Call a Landline in Oman
To call an Omani landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Oman's country code: Next, key in
968. - Step 3 – Dial the 8-digit Omani landline number: Omani landline numbers are 8 digits long. They typically start with the digit
2(e.g.,23XXXXXX,24XXXXXX,25XXXXXX). Oman uses a closed numbering plan, so no separate area code is dialed after the country code.
For example, to call an Omani landline number 2412 3456 (a Muscat number), you would dial: 011 968 2412 3456
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Oman
Calling an Omani mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Oman's country code: Next, key in
968. - Step 3 – Dial the 8-digit Omani mobile number: Omani mobile numbers are 8 digits long and typically begin with
7or9.
For example, if the Omani mobile number is 9512 3456, you would dial: 011 968 9512 3456 from the US.
Understanding Omani Phone Numbers
Oman uses the country code +968. It operates on a closed numbering plan, meaning all phone numbers within Oman are 8 digits long following the country code. You do not need to dial a separate city or area code when calling from abroad.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 968 + XXXXXXXX(8-digit number) - Omani landline numbers are 8 digits long. Numbers typically start with
2. For example, numbers in Muscat often start with24XXXXXX, Salalah with23XXXXXX, and other regions with25XXXXXXor26XXXXXX.
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 968 + XXXXXXXX(8-digit number) - Omani mobile numbers are also 8 digits long and generally start with the digits
7or9. Specific ranges are allocated to different operators.
Omani Numbering Plan (No Separate Area Codes for Dialing)
When calling Oman from the US, after dialing 011 + 968, you dial the subscriber's complete 8-digit national number. Oman employs a closed numbering system, meaning traditional regional area codes are integrated into the 8-digit number and are not dialed separately.
The first digit(s) of the 8-digit number indicate the type of service and sometimes the original service provider or general region for fixed lines:
| Starting Digits of 8-digit Number (after +968) | Service Type / General Region / Operator Association |
|---|---|
23 XX XX XX | Fixed Lines - Dhofar Governorate (e.g., Salalah) |
24 XX XX XX | Fixed Lines - Muscat Governorate |
25 XX XX XX | Fixed Lines - Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah, Al Buraimi, Musandam Governorates |
26 XX XX XX | Fixed Lines - Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta Governorates |
71 XX XX XX, 72 XX XX XX, 78 XX XX XX, 79 XX XX XX | Mobile Phones (Vodafone Oman) |
90 XX XX XX to 99 XX XX XX | Mobile Phones (Generally Omantel & Ooredoo, specific ranges vary) |
Note: This table provides general guidance. Always confirm the exact 8-digit number. Mobile number portability is active.
Omani Mobile Phone Prefixes
Omani mobile phone numbers are 8 digits long after the +968 country code. They typically begin with 7 or 9.
| Operator | Common Mobile Prefixes (Start of 8-digit number after +968) |
|---|---|
| Omantel | 91X, 92X, 93X, 98X, 99X (examples) |
| Ooredoo Oman | 94X, 95X, 96X, 97X (examples) |
| Vodafone Oman | 71X, 72X, 78X, 79X (examples) |
*Mobile Number Portability is active in Oman, so the prefix does not always guarantee the current service provider. The 'X' represents further digits.
Time Difference
Oman operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is UTC+4, year-round. Oman does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Oman is 8 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 8 PM in Oman).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Oman is 9 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 9 PM in Oman).
Oman's Phone System
Oman has a modern and well-developed telecommunications infrastructure, regulated by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). The country has made significant investments in fiber optics and mobile broadband, including extensive 4G/LTE coverage and the rollout of 5G services. The main telecommunications operators are Omantel (the incumbent) and Ooredoo Oman, with Vodafone Oman being a newer entrant in the mobile market. These providers offer a comprehensive range of fixed-line, mobile voice and data, and internet services. Oman's numbering plan is closed, with all phone numbers being 8 digits long after the +968 country code.
Best Times to Call
Considering Oman is 8-9 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- For business calls from the US East Coast, very early morning ET is generally the best. For example, 8 AM - 10 AM ET would correspond to 4 PM - 6 PM or 5 PM - 7 PM in Oman.
- The typical work week in Oman for many businesses is Sunday to Thursday, with business hours often around 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM GST.
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