024 area code — Muscat
024 is the local dialing code used in Muscat, Oman. Numbers are written internationally as +968 24.
How to call Muscat
- From abroad
- +968 24 XXX XXXX
- Within Oman
- 024 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +968
About the 024 area code
A full number here takes the form +968 24 XXX XXXX — the 24 identifies Muscat within Oman's numbering plan.
Area codes like 024 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Oman number. To actually receive an SMS on a Oman number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Muscat?
Muscat uses the area code 024, written internationally as +968 24.
How do I call Muscat from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +968 24, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Muscat?
Muscat is in the Asia/Muscat time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 024 a mobile or a landline code?
024 is a geographic (landline) area code for Muscat. Mobile numbers in Oman use their own separate prefixes.