Area Code 24 – Dhalea

Overview of Yemen Area Code 24

Area code 24 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dhalea Governorate (also spelled Al-Dhale'e or Al Dhale), a governorate located in southern Yemen. This code is part of the geographic numbering plan of the Republic of Yemen, which follows the ITU-T E.164 international standard. The country's calling code is +967, and geographic numbers are typically eight digits long, including the area code.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Dhalea Governorate is bordered by Ibb Governorate to the north, Al Bayda to the east, Lahij to the south, and Taiz to the west. The administrative capital is the city of Dhalea (also known as Al Dhale). The area code 24 covers landline telephone services within this governorate, including the capital and surrounding districts. It is important to note that in Yemen, geographic area codes are assigned to specific governorates, and the local exchange infrastructure is operated by the incumbent fixed-line operator, TeleYemen (a subsidiary of Yemeni Public Telecommunications Corporation).

Dialing Formats

When dialing a Dhalea landline number, the format depends on the caller's location.

• Local call (within Dhalea): If you are calling from another landline within the same area code, you may only need to dial the local subscriber number. However, due to varying network configurations, it is common to dial the full national number even for local calls.
• Domestic call from other parts of Yemen: Dial 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, if the subscriber number is 123456, you would dial: 0 24 123456.
• International call from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then Yemen's country code 967, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. For example: +967 24 123456.

Always check the number of digits in the subscriber number, as it may vary. The total length of a geographic number in Yemen is 8 digits, including the area code. Thus, the subscriber number after the area code is typically 6 digits.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of now, there is no overlay code for Dhalea. The numbering plan is closed, meaning the area code is mandatory for all calls, even local ones, when dialing from a mobile phone. Mobile numbers in Yemen start with 7 (e.g., 71, 73, 77) and are non-geographic. When calling a Dhalea landline from a mobile, you must include the area code.

Caller Instructions

• For local callers: If you are within Yemen and wish to call a Dhalea landline, dial 0 24 followed by the subscriber number.
• For international callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from many European countries), then 967, then 24, and the subscriber number. Do not dial the leading '0' used for domestic calls.

It is advisable to confirm the current dialing procedures with your telecom provider, as network changes may occur.