Meet new people on camera from Saudi Arabia
Updated
Whether you're in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam or a smaller town, momos lets you start a live video conversation with one other adult from your phone or laptop browser. It's free, it's 18+, and there's no app to install.
A fair warning first: momos is a newer site outside the United States, and the Kingdom is no exception. You won't find thousands of Saudi users online at once. What you get is region-first matching, a handful of in-call games and simple safety controls. Here's how it fits Saudi hours and habits.
18+ only. Runs in Safari or Chrome. Free video chat.
Arabia Standard Time and late nights
Saudi Arabia keeps Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, all year. Social life runs late, especially in the hot months, so 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. is when you're most likely to find people chatting. Thursday and Friday nights are the long ones, since the weekend is Friday and Saturday.
Kenya shares your clock exactly, and the UAE is one hour ahead. That helps, because both sit in the same matching region as you.
What time it is elsewhere when you log on
| Riyadh | London | New York | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Noon | 8 p.m. |
| 11 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 11 p.m. |
| 2 a.m. | 11 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 2 a.m. |
Three things to know before your first match
- The site is new in the Kingdom. Some nights you'll meet more people from abroad than from home.
- Your matching region is the Middle East and Africa: the UAE, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa along with Saudi Arabia.
- When the region is quiet for a few seconds, momos widens the search to anyone online in the world.
Where the match area setting makes a difference
My country
Only pairs you with people whose device says they're in Saudi Arabia. Expect to wait, sometimes a while, because the local pool is still small.
Worldwide (my region first)
The default. It tries your region first and then lets anyone in, so you're rarely staring at a loading screen.
If your matches seem off
momos guesses your country using the time zone on your device. If your phone or laptop is set to another zone, fix it in your system settings so the matching makes sense.
Following the rules where you live
Use momos in a way that respects Saudi law and momos's terms of use. Keep your camera and conversation within those limits.
Certain networks may restrict video calling services or websites. If a call keeps failing to connect, check your connection or try a different network you're allowed to use. momos doesn't support or suggest bypassing any restrictions.
Speaking Arabic, English or both
Arabic will be your common ground with many matches in the region, while English tends to bridge the gap with people farther away. Plenty of residents also speak Urdu, Tagalog or Bengali at home. There's no language setting, so if a match doesn't share a language, the text chat and GIFs can carry a few laughs before you tap Next.
Making a good impression on video
- Start with a greeting and your first name. It warms things up faster than "where are you from?"
- Keep the camera on your face, with modest clothing and a background you're happy for a stranger to see.
- Respect a quick skip from the other side. It's normal on random chat and isn't personal.
- Avoid pushing anyone for photos, social handles or a phone number.
- One tap blocks or reports a match, and people on momos's team review every report.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Saudi version of momos?
There's one momos for everyone. It notices you're in Saudi Arabia from your time zone and tries to pair you inside its Middle East & Africa group before going global.
Is there anything to install?
No. momos isn't in any app store. Open the website in your browser, allow camera and microphone, and you're ready.
Why won't my call connect?
Usually it's camera permissions or a weak signal. Some networks may also limit video calling. Check your browser permissions, then your connection, and try a network you're allowed to use.
Can the other person record me?
momos itself stores no video or sound. Any match could use screen recording on their own device, so keep the frame to things you'd be fine with a stranger keeping.
How does momos check age?
Your first visit asks for a Google login and your birthday, and under-18s can't get in. There's no ID check, so reports from users matter a lot.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.