Area Code 94 – Fujairah

Overview of Fujairah's Geographic Code +971 94

The +971 94 country and area code combination is the international dialing prefix for fixed-line telephone services in the Emirate of Fujairah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This code is allocated under the UAE's national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The 94 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) that routes calls to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) infrastructure within Fujairah's administrative boundaries.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Fujairah is the only emirate located entirely on the eastern coast of the UAE, along the Gulf of Oman. The +971 94 code serves the entire emirate, including the capital city of Fujairah City, as well as major districts and towns such as Dibba Al-Fujairah, Masafi, Al Bithnah, and Al Aqah. The code is administered by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), which oversees all numbering resources in the UAE. Unlike some other emirates, Fujairah does not currently have overlay codes; the 94 prefix is the sole geographic code for fixed-line services in the emirate.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within the UAE, dialing a Fujairah fixed-line number requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '94' and the subscriber's seven-digit number. For example, a local call to a Fujairah number would be dialed as 094XXXXXXX. However, for international callers, the format changes to the full E.164 international format: +971 94 XXX XXXX (or +97194XXXXXXX when dialed without spaces). It is important to note that the leading '0' is dropped when dialing from abroad. For instance, a number written locally as 094 123 4567 would be dialed internationally as +971 94 123 4567.

Numbering Structure and Usage

Fujairah fixed-line numbers consist of the area code (94) followed by a seven-digit subscriber number, making the total national significant number (NSN) length nine digits (including the leading '0' for domestic dialing). These numbers are primarily used for residential and business landlines, including government offices, commercial establishments, and public services. As with all geographic codes in the UAE, the 94 prefix is not portable to other emirates; if a subscriber moves to a different emirate, they must obtain a new local number.

Practical Considerations for Callers

When calling Fujairah from outside the UAE, ensure you have the correct country code (+971) and omit any leading '0' from the area code. For example, to call a Fujairah landline from the United States, you would dial: 011 (US exit code) + 971 + 94 + subscriber number. From the UK, you would dial: 00 (UK exit code) + 971 + 94 + subscriber number. Always verify the subscriber number length, as some older numbers may have fewer digits, but the current standard is seven digits. If you encounter difficulties, contact your service provider for international dialing assistance.