Area Code 72 – Ras Alkhaimah
The phone area code for Ras Alkhaimah is 72 (international format +97172). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ras Alkhaimah
Geographic Overview
The +971 72 area code is the National Destination Code (NDC) for Ras Alkhaimah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Ras Alkhaimah is located in the northern part of the country, along the coast of the Persian Gulf. The code covers the entire emirate, including the city of Ras Alkhaimah, as well as surrounding districts and industrial areas. As a geographic code, it is assigned to fixed-line PSTN services, and is administered by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
Dialing Formats
When calling a Ras Alkhaimah landline from within the UAE, you must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 07 234 5678. From abroad, you would dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then the UAE country code +971, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +971 7 234 5678.
Coverage and Local Calling
The area code 72 serves all fixed-line subscribers within Ras Alkhaimah, including residential, commercial, and government lines. Major districts covered include Al Nakheel, Al Rams, and the industrial zones. For local calls within the same area code, subscribers typically dial only the 7-digit subscriber number, omitting the area code. However, for calls from other emirates, the full national format (0 7 XXX XXXX) is required.
Overlays and Numbering
Currently, there is no overlay code for Ras Alkhaimah; the 72 code is exclusively used for the emirate. Subscriber numbers are 7 digits long, giving a capacity of 10 million numbers, though actual usage is lower. The TDRA has implemented number portability, allowing fixed-line subscribers to retain their numbers when switching service providers, but the geographic significance of the code remains.
Caller Instructions
For callers inside the UAE: dial 0 followed by 7 and the 7-digit subscriber number. For international callers: dial your country's exit code, then 971, then 7, and the subscriber number. Remember to omit the leading '0' of the area code when calling from abroad. Charges for calls to Ras Alkhaimah are typically at domestic rates when dialed within the UAE, while international rates apply from overseas.