Area Code 75 – Ras Alkhaimah
The phone area code for Ras Alkhaimah is 75 (international format +97175). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ras Alkhaimah
Overview of Ras Alkhaimah's Geographic Code 75
The +971 75 prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the emirate of Ras Alkhaimah (RAK) in the United Arab Emirates. As a geographic code, it identifies landline telephone numbers within the emirate, which is located in the northern part of the UAE along the Arabian Gulf. The code is used for both fixed-line PSTN services and, in some cases, fixed wireless or VoIP services that are registered to addresses within Ras Alkhaimah.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Ras Alkhaimah is one of the seven emirates of the UAE, bordered by Umm Al Quwain to the south and sharing an exclave with Oman. The prefix 75 covers the entire emirate, including the capital city of Ras Alkhaimah (also known as RAK City), as well as major districts such as Al Hamra, Al Jazirah Al Hamra, and the industrial areas. The emirate is known for its coastal areas, mountainous terrain (Jebel Jais), and growing tourism and industrial sectors.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within the UAE, the number is dialed as 07 5XX XXXX (without the country code). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls. For international callers, the full international format is +971 7 5XX XXXX (or +971 75XX XXXX, depending on the number length). When calling from abroad, you must drop the trunk prefix '0' and use the UAE country code +971. For example, a Ras Alkhaimah landline number might be formatted as +971 7 512 3456. Note that the total number of digits after the country code is typically 8 (including the '7' and the subscriber number), but the exact length may vary.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for Ras Alkhaimah; the 75 prefix is unique to the emirate. However, the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has implemented number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. This means that a number with the 75 prefix may be served by any licensed fixed-line operator, such as Etisalat (e&) or du, but the geographic association remains tied to Ras Alkhaimah.
Practical Tips for Callers
If you are calling a Ras Alkhaimah number from outside the UAE, always verify the correct international access code for your country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) before dialing +971 7... . For local callers, ensure you include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing within the UAE. Mobile numbers in the UAE use different prefixes (e.g., 050, 052, 054, 055, 056, 058) and are not affected by this geographic code.