Area Code 52 – Alhasakah
The phone area code for Alhasakah is 52 (international format +96352). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Alhasakah
Geographic Overview
The Syrian area code 52 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the northeastern governorate of Alhasakah (also spelled Al-Hasakah or Hassakeh). This region borders Turkey to the north and Iraq to the east, and includes the administrative capital Alhasakah city, as well as major towns such as Qamishli (Al-Qamishli), Ras al-Ayn, and Malikiya. The code serves both fixed-line PSTN subscribers and, in some cases, fixed wireless local loop services within the governorate.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Alhasakah from within Syria, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code 52 and the subscriber number. The complete national format is:
- 0 52 XXX XXXX (where X represents the local subscriber digits)
For international callers, the Syrian country code +963 replaces the leading zero. The international format is:
- +963 52 XXX XXXX
For example, a local call to a number in Qamishli might be dialed as 052 123 4567, while an international caller would dial +963 52 123 4567.
Numbering Plan Details
Syrian fixed-line numbers typically consist of 8 to 9 digits in total when including the area code. The subscriber number length may vary by exchange, but the area code 52 is always retained for routing. As of the current ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, Syria has not introduced overlay codes for Alhasakah; the geographic code remains unique to the governorate.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Syria must always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from a different governorate. Even within Alhasakah, it is recommended to use the full national format to ensure proper routing, especially for mobile and VoIP users.
International callers should replace the leading 0 with +963 and omit any spaces or dashes when dialing. For example, to call a landline in Alhasakah from abroad, dial +963 52 123 4567.
Note that due to the ongoing situation in Syria, some fixed-line services may be disrupted or rerouted. Always verify the number with the recipient or use alternative communication channels if a call fails.