Area Code 286 – Abyan

Overview of Yemen Area Code 286

Area code 286 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Abyan Governorate in the Republic of Yemen. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Yemen (TRA) and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services. Abyan is located in the southern coastal region of the country, bordered by the Gulf of Aden to the south, and its administrative capital is Zinjibar. Other key towns served by this code include Jaar, Khanfir, and Lawdar.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Abyan from within Yemen, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is:

0 286 XXX XXX

For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 286 123 456.

When calling from outside Yemen, you need to use the international access code (typically 00 or +), followed by Yemen's country code 967, then the area code without the leading zero, and finally the subscriber number. The international format is:

+967 286 XXX XXX

So the same number would be dialed as +967 286 123 456 from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 286 code covers the entire Abyan Governorate, which is divided into several districts. The main population centers include Zinjibar (the capital), Jaar, and the coastal city of Shuqrah. The region is primarily agricultural, with some fishing communities along the coast. Fixed-line penetration is limited compared to mobile services, and the network infrastructure is often affected by regional conflicts, so call reliability may vary.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest available data, there is no overlay code for Abyan; the 286 code is the sole geographic code for the governorate. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits long, making the total national number length 9 digits (including the leading 0). When dialing locally within the same area code, callers may omit the area code and dial only the 6-digit subscriber number, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Abyan): Dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly if supported, or use the full national format 0 286 XXX XXX.
• Callers from other parts of Yemen: Dial 0 286 XXX XXX.
• International callers: Dial +967 286 XXX XXX (omit the leading zero).

Always verify the number with the recipient, as the region has experienced network changes and occasional service disruptions.