Area Code 282 – Aden

Overview of Yemen Area Code 282

Area code 282 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Aden, the former capital and principal commercial hub of Yemen. Located on the Gulf of Aden, this code covers the administrative governorate of Aden, including its districts such as Crater, Mualla, Khormaksar, and the surrounding urban areas. As a geographic prefix, it is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and some fixed wireless terminals.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Aden from within Yemen, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 282, and then the local subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Aden fixed lines is 8 digits, comprising the area code (3 digits) and a 5-digit local number. For example, a local number such as 12345 would be dialed as 0 282 12345 from any other part of Yemen.

For international callers, the format is: +967 282 12345 (or 00967 282 12345 when using the international prefix). The country code for Yemen is +967, and the leading '0' of the trunk prefix is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Aden is a major port city and the temporary capital of Yemen, hosting numerous government institutions and foreign embassies. The 282 area code serves both residential and business lines within the governorate. It is important to note that Yemen's telecommunications infrastructure has been affected by ongoing conflict, and some fixed-line services may be intermittent. However, the numbering plan remains standardized under the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Yemen.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Yemen): Always dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, even when calling from a landline in the same city. For example, to call a number in Aden from Sana'a, dial 0 282 12345.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then Yemen's country code 967, followed by the area code 282 and the local number. Do not include the leading '0'. Example: 00 967 282 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, there are no overlay codes for Aden; the 282 code is exclusive to the geographic region. However, due to the growth of mobile services, many residents rely on mobile phones, which use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 73x for MTN, 77x for Yemen Mobile). Fixed-line numbers in Aden are not portable to mobile networks, and mobile numbers cannot be assigned to fixed-line services.

When storing Yemeni numbers in international format, always include the country code and drop the leading '0'. For example, a complete international number would be +967 282 12345. This ensures proper routing through international gateways.