Area Code 64 – Amman
The phone area code for Amman is 64 (international format +96264). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Amman
Geographic Overview
The +962 64 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital region of Amman, Jordan. This code covers the administrative and commercial heart of the country, including central Amman and its immediate urban districts. As a geographic number, it routes calls to fixed-line PSTN subscribers within this specific area, distinguishing them from mobile and non-geographic services.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Jordan, the local format requires dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 06 4XXX XXXX (or more commonly, 06 4XXX XXX for older 7-digit local numbers). International callers must use the country code and omit the leading zero: +962 64XXX XXXX.
Example: A landline in Amman with the number 456 7890 would be dialed as 06 456 7890 domestically and +962 6 456 7890 from abroad.
Number Structure and Overlays
Jordanian fixed-line numbers typically consist of 8 digits after the country code, including the NDC. The 64 prefix is part of the larger Amman 6 family, which includes 62, 63, 65, and 66. These codes share the same geographic area, and no overlay codes have been introduced; instead, new numbers are allocated within existing NDCs. Subscriber numbers under 64 are assigned by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) to licensed fixed-line operators, such as Orange Jordan and Umniah.
Caller Instructions
Local callers must always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing any fixed-line number, even within the same area code. International callers should replace the leading 0 with +962. For example, to call a number in Amman with the local format 06 4123 456, an international caller would dial +962 6 4123 456.
When calling from a mobile phone in Jordan, the same domestic rules apply: dial 06 followed by the subscriber number. It is important to note that geographic numbers are not portable to mobile networks; they remain tied to the fixed-line network.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Jordan's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The TRC manages the allocation of geographic codes to ensure efficient use. Fixed-line services in Amman are delivered over both copper PSTN and fiber-optic networks, supporting voice and DSL/VoIP services. Emergency services and directory inquiries are accessed via short codes (e.g., 911, 102) and are not affected by the area code.