Area code 12
Western Region · Jeddah, Mecca
- Area code
- 12
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Region
- Western Region
- Major cities
- Jeddah, Mecca
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Note
- Jeddah and Mecca area code.
This is a domestic area code inside Saudi Arabia. It is not the international calling code.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities use area code 12?
Area code 12 serves Western Region in Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Mecca.
What region does area code 12 cover?
Area code 12 covers Western Region. Area codes route calls to a specific city or region within a country's national telephone network.
What is the difference between an area code and a calling code?
A calling code routes a call across borders to a national network, while an area code routes it to a city or region inside that network. For a Saudi Arabia number, the country calling code is the international prefix and 12 is the domestic area code.
What time zone is area code 12 in?
Area code 12 is in the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh.
Is area code 12 the international calling code?
No. 12 is a domestic area code inside Saudi Arabia, not the international calling code. To call this region from abroad, you dial the country's calling code first, then 12 and the local number.