Area Code 264 – Ajloun

Overview of Jordan's +962 264 Geographic Code

The +962 264 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Ajloun Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Ajloun is a mountainous region located in the northwestern part of the country, approximately 76 kilometers north of the capital, Amman. The governorate's administrative center, Ajloun City, is the primary locality served by this code, along with surrounding towns and villages such as Ain Janna, Sakib, and Umm Qays (the latter being a notable archaeological site). This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and, increasingly, fiber-optic connections provided by Jordan's incumbent operator, Orange Jordan, and alternative licensed operators.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

When calling a fixed-line number in Ajloun from within Jordan, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC 264, and then the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The full national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits, structured as 0-264-XXXXX. For example, a local Ajloun number might be 0 264 12345.

For international callers, the Jordanian country code is +962. You must drop the leading 0 of the national prefix and dial +962 264 12345. This format applies whether you are calling from a mobile or fixed line abroad. The total international number length is 11 digits when including the country code (i.e., +962 264 12345).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +962 264 code is exclusively allocated to the Ajloun Governorate, which is divided into two districts: Ajloun and Kofranjah. The code covers all fixed-line subscribers within these districts, including both urban and rural areas. It is important to note that this is a geographic code, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location. If a subscriber moves to a different governorate, they would typically need to obtain a new local number with the corresponding NDC, although number portability may allow retaining the number in some cases.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Jordan has not implemented an overlay code for Ajloun; the 264 code is the sole geographic code for the governorate. The numbering plan is closed, meaning that the NDC and subscriber number are always dialed together, even for local calls. This simplifies dialing: you cannot omit the 264 prefix when calling within Ajloun. The subscriber number length is fixed at 5 digits, and the total NSN length is 8 digits (excluding the trunk prefix 0).

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Jordan): Dial 0 264 XXXXX.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 962 264 XXXXX.
• VoIP users: When using services like Skype or WhatsApp, always use the international format: +962 264 XXXXX.