Country codes Saudi Arabia
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
SA
ALPHA-3
SAU
The two-letter code for Saudi Arabia is SA, and the three-letter code is SAU, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+966
The dialing code for Saudi Arabia is +966, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.sa
The top-level domain (TLD) for Saudi Arabia is .sa, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | Western Asia |
Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is located in the Western Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Riyadh serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Saudi Riyal |
| Alphabetic Code | SAR |
| Numeric Code | 682 |
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR) as its official currency, with the numeric code 682.
Languages
The official language of Saudi Arabia is ar-SA. It plays a key role in daily life, education, government, and business within the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Riyadh | +03:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Saudi Arabia. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| 'Asīr | region | SA-14 |
| Al Bāḩah | region | SA-11 |
| Al Jawf | region | SA-12 |
| Al Madīnah al Munawwarah | region | SA-03 |
| Al Qaşīm | region | SA-05 |
| Al Ḩudūd ash Shamālīyah | region | SA-08 |
| Ar Riyāḑ | region | SA-01 |
| Ash Sharqīyah | region | SA-04 |
| Jāzān | region | SA-09 |
| Makkah al Mukarramah | region | SA-02 |
| Najrān | region | SA-10 |
| Tabūk | region | SA-07 |
| Ḩā'il | region | SA-06 |
Explore the subdivisions of Saudi Arabia, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Saudi Arabia shares its borders with 7 neighboring countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Saudi Arabia's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Saudi Arabia Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Saudi Arabia's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Saudi Arabia.
For geographical info about Saudi Arabia, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.