Area Code 284 – Dhalea

Overview of Yemen's +967 284 Geographic Code

The country calling code +967 is assigned to the Republic of Yemen under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within this national framework, the prefix 284 functions as a Geographic Area Code, specifically allocated to the Dhalea Governorate (also spelled Al Dhale'e or Ad Dali'). This code is used for fixed-line telephone services connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) in that region.

Dhalea is a governorate located in the southern part of Yemen, bordered by Ibb to the north, Lahij to the south, and Al Bayda to the east. The administrative capital is the city of Dhalea, which serves as the primary hub for telecommunications in the area. The 284 code covers the entire governorate, including its districts and surrounding rural communities.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Dhalea from abroad, the international dialing format is:

• +967 284 XXX XXX (or +967 284XXXXXX, depending on the local number length)

From within Yemen, callers must use the national trunk prefix 0 before the area code, followed by the subscriber number:

• 0 284 XXX XXX

For example, if a local number is 123456, the international format would be +967 284 123456, and the national format would be 0284 123456.

Note that Yemeni fixed-line numbers typically consist of 6 to 8 digits after the area code. The exact length may vary, and it is advisable to confirm the complete number with the recipient.

Caller Instructions

For international callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the country code 967, then the area code 284 (without the leading 0), followed by the local subscriber number.

For local callers within Yemen: Dial 0, then 284, then the subscriber number. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you may also use the international format with +967.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, Yemen has not implemented overlay codes for Dhalea; the 284 code remains the sole geographic identifier for the governorate. However, with the growth of telecommunications, some numbers may have been migrated or reassigned. Always verify the number with the intended party.

For businesses or individuals in Dhalea, using the correct area code is essential for proper call routing and to avoid misdialing. The code is managed by the Yemeni Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) and the Ministry of Telecommunications.