Area Code 25 – Menbej
The phone area code for Menbej is 25 (international format +96325). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Menbej
Geographic Overview
The area code 25 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Manbij (also spelled Menbej) and its surrounding administrative district in the Aleppo Governorate of Syria. Manbij is located approximately 30 kilometers west of the Euphrates River and about 80 kilometers northeast of Aleppo city. The region is part of the Syrian telecommunications numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 standard.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a landline number in Manbij from within Syria, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The complete national dialing format is: 0 25 XXXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number digits, typically 6 to 7 digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 025 123 4567.
For international callers, the Syrian country code +963 replaces the trunk prefix. The international format is: +963 25 XXXX XXX. For instance, to call a number in Manbij from abroad, you would dial +963 25 123 4567.
Calling Instructions
- Local callers within Syria: Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 25, followed by the local subscriber number. Example: 025 123 4567.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the Syrian country code 963, then the area code 25 (without the leading zero), and finally the subscriber number. Example: +963 25 123 4567.
Network and Overlay Considerations
The 25 area code is a geographic code, meaning it is tied to a specific physical location. However, with the increasing adoption of VoIP and fixed wireless services, some numbers with this code may be routed over IP networks, but the geographic association remains for regulatory and numbering purposes. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in Manbij; the 25 code serves the entire district. Callers should be aware that due to the ongoing situation in Syria, network infrastructure may be subject to disruptions, and some services might be routed through alternative paths.
Usage and Administration
The Syrian Telecommunications Establishment (STE) administers the numbering plan. The 25 code is exclusively for fixed-line services, and it is not used for mobile networks, which have their own non-geographic codes (e.g., 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99). Businesses and residents in Manbij rely on this code for their PSTN connections. When dialing from abroad, it is essential to omit the leading zero of the area code to ensure proper international routing.