Area Code 25 – A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya & A’Dhahira
The phone area code for A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya & A’Dhahira is 25 (international format +96825). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya & A’Dhahira
The +968 25 prefix is a geographic telephone code assigned to the northern interior and eastern coastal regions of the Sultanate of Oman. Specifically, it serves the governorates of A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya, and A’Dhahira, encompassing both major cities and rural communities. This includes places such as Nizwa, the historic capital of A’Dakhliyah, known for its forts and date palms; Sur, a coastal city in Al Sharqiya famous for maritime heritage and dhow building; and Ibri, a key trading hub in A’Dhahira. The prefix also covers smaller towns and villages within these governorates, making it a vital link for businesses, government offices, and residents across a substantial part of Oman.
Dialing a number with the 25 prefix depends on your location. If you are calling from within Oman, you simply dial the eight-digit local number, which begins with 25. For example, to reach a landline in Nizwa, you would dial 25 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the six-digit subscriber number). If you are calling from outside Oman, you must use the international dialing format: +968 25 XXXXXX. The country code for Oman is +968, and the leading zero of the area code is omitted when dialing internationally. So, a call from the United States or the United Kingdom to a number in Ibri would be placed as +968 25 XXXXXX.
The 25 prefix is used for fixed-line telephony, primarily by households and businesses that have a physical presence in the region. This includes government entities, schools, hospitals, and commercial enterprises. Mobile numbers in Oman are distinct, typically starting with 7, 8, or 9, and are not tied to a specific geographic area. Therefore, if you see a number beginning with +968 25, you can be confident it is a landline in the A’Dakhliyah, Al Sharqiya, or A’Dhahira governorates.
When placing international calls to this region, be mindful of time zones. Oman is in Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) and does not observe daylight saving time. Also, ensure you have the correct country and area codes to avoid misdialing. For example, a complete international call from the UK to a number in Sur would be: 00 968 25 XXXXXX (using the international access code 00 from the UK). From the US, it would be: 011 968 25 XXXXXX. Always check with your service provider for any additional charges associated with international calls.