Calling Somalia from the UK
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Somalia from the UK with eFon.
Many people in the United Kingdom have family, friends and business partners in Somalia, and a phone call is still the simplest way to stay close. eFon lets you call Somalia mobiles and landlines from any phone in the United Kingdom at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
The UK has one of Europe's largest Somali communities, with a long history in London (Tower Hamlets, Ealing, Brent), Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Manchester and Sheffield.
How to dial Somalia from the UK
00 252 · local number
- From a landline in the United Kingdom: dial the exit code 00, then the country code 252, then the local number without any leading zero.
- From a mobile: type +252 and the local number — the plus sign replaces the exit code on every mobile phone, wherever you are.
- With eFon: open the app, choose Somalia, enter the number and call — the app adds the country code for you.
Examples: the mobile number +252 7 1123456 in Somalia is dialled as 00 252 7 1123456 from a landline in the United Kingdom (or +252 7 1123456 from a mobile); the Mogadishu landline +252 1 012345 becomes 00 252 1 012345.
Best time to call Somalia from the UK
When it's 09:00 in London, it's 11:00 in Mogadishu — Somalia is 2 h ahead of the United Kingdom. Good hours to call: 08:00–19:00 London time, which is 10:00–21:00 in Mogadishu.
| London | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 |
| 19:00 | 21:00 |
Times are calculated for today and follow daylight-saving changes automatically.
EFon rates to Somalia from the UK
These are the per-minute prices you pay from the UK — eFon rates depend only on the destination, never on the country you call from. Mobile and landline numbers are listed separately; switch the currency with the toggle.
| Destination | Price per minute |
|---|---|
| Somalia, landline | 0.37 €/min |
| Somalia, Golis, mobile | 0.26 €/min |
| Somalia, Hormuud, mobile | 0.21 €/min |
| Somalia, Somtel, mobile | 0.28 €/min |
| Somalia, Telesom, mobile | 0.26 €/min |
What it costs from the UK
- From 0.21 €/min to Somalia, billed per minute.
- No connection fee, no subscription, no contract — top up once and call until the credit is used.
- Works over Wi‑Fi or mobile data on any iPhone or Android phone in the United Kingdom; the person you call needs nothing but their normal phone.
- Calling Somalia through the app can save up to 90% compared with dialling directly on a mobile-operator plan.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call Somalia from the UK?
From a landline in the United Kingdom dial 00 252 and the local number; from a mobile dial +252 and the number. With eFon you open the app, pick Somalia and enter the number — the app adds the country code.
How much does it cost to call Somalia from the UK?
With eFon, calls to Somalia start at 0.21 €/min from the UK — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and Somalia?
When it's 09:00 in London, it's 11:00 in Mogadishu — Somalia is 2 h ahead of the United Kingdom. Good hours to call: 08:00–19:00 London time, which is 10:00–21:00 in Mogadishu.
Can I call Somalia mobile numbers from the UK?
Yes — eFon reaches mobiles and landlines in Somalia, including Golis, Hormuud, Somtel, Telesom. Mobile and landline rates are listed separately in the table above.
Do I need a special plan or SIM card in the United Kingdom?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in the United Kingdom — Wi‑Fi or mobile data — with any SIM or none at all. Install the app, top up and call Somalia; the person you call answers on their normal phone.
More about calling Somalia
- All rates and facts: calls to Somalia
- Calling Somalia from the USA
- Calling Somalia from Germany
- Guide: How to Call Somalia: the Complete +252 Guide
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