Area Code 14 – Al-Quneitra

Overview of Area Code 14 (Al-Quneitra)

Area code 14 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Al-Quneitra Governorate in the Syrian Arab Republic. This geographic code is part of Syria's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. Al-Quneitra is located in the southwestern part of the country, bordering the Golan Heights and the governorates of Daraa and Rif Dimashq. The administrative center is the city of Al-Quneitra, which has been largely uninhabited since 1967 due to the ongoing conflict, but the surrounding villages and towns remain populated and are served by this code.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Al-Quneitra from within Syria, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 14, and then the subscriber's 6-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 14 XXX XXX.

For international callers, the Syrian country code +963 is used, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is dropped. The international dialing format is: +963 14 XXX XXX. For example, to call a landline in Al-Quneitra from abroad, one would dial +963 14 123 456.

Geographic Coverage and Local Administration

The code 14 covers the entire Al-Quneitra Governorate, including its main towns such as Quneitra, Khan Arnabah, Al-Baath City, and Al-Hamidiyah. The governorate is divided into two districts: Quneitra District and Fiq District. The Syrian Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (STPRA) administers the numbering plan, and all fixed-line services in this area are provided by the state-owned Syrian Telecommunications Company (STE).

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Al-Quneitra must always include the area code when dialing any fixed-line number, even for calls within the same town. This is because Syria uses an open dialing plan, and the area code is mandatory for all calls, including local ones. Callers from other Syrian governorates should dial 0 14 followed by the local number. International callers should dial their country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 963, then 14, and the local number, omitting the initial 0.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Al-Quneitra; the area code 14 is exclusively used for fixed-line services in this governorate. Mobile numbers in Syria are non-geographic and begin with 093 through 099, so they are not affected by this area code. When dialing from abroad, it is important to verify the current political and infrastructural situation, as services in some parts of the governorate may be disrupted. Always confirm the number with the recipient or use alternative communication methods if connectivity issues arise.