Calling Somalia from the USA
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Somalia from the USA with eFon.
Many people in the United States 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 States at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
Minneapolis–St. Paul is home to the largest Somali community in the United States, followed by Columbus (Ohio), Seattle and the Washington DC area.
How to dial Somalia from the USA
011 252 · local number
- From a landline in the United States: dial the exit code 011, 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 011 252 7 1123456 from a landline in the United States (or +252 7 1123456 from a mobile); the Mogadishu landline +252 1 012345 becomes 011 252 1 012345.
Best time to call Somalia from the USA
When it's 09:00 in Washington D.C., it's 16:00 in Mogadishu — Somalia is 7 h ahead of the United States. Good hours to call: 08:00–14:00 Washington D.C. time, which is 15:00–21:00 in Mogadishu.
| Washington D.C. | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 19:00 | 02:00 |
Times are calculated for today and follow daylight-saving changes automatically.
EFon rates to Somalia from the USA
These are the per-minute prices you pay from the USA — 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 | 0.43 $/min |
| Somalia, Golis, mobile | 0.30 $/min |
| Somalia, Hormuud, mobile | 0.24 $/min |
| Somalia, Somtel, mobile | 0.31 $/min |
| Somalia, Somtel, mobile | 0.31 $/min |
| Somalia, Telesom, mobile | 0.30 $/min |
What it costs from the USA
- From 0.24 $/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 States; 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 USA?
From a landline in the United States dial 011 252 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 USA?
With eFon, calls to Somalia start at 0.24 $/min from the USA — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between the United States and Somalia?
When it's 09:00 in Washington D.C., it's 16:00 in Mogadishu — Somalia is 7 h ahead of the United States. Good hours to call: 08:00–14:00 Washington D.C. time, which is 15:00–21:00 in Mogadishu.
Can I call Somalia mobile numbers from the USA?
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 States?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in the United States — 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
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- Calling Somalia from Germany
- Guide: How to Call Somalia: the Complete +252 Guide
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