Area Code 42 – Taiz

Overview of Yemen Area Code 42

Area code 42 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Taiz Governorate in the Republic of Yemen. It is a geographic code within the Yemeni public switched telephone network (PSTN), following the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. The code serves the city of Taiz, the capital of the governorate, as well as surrounding districts and rural communities. As with all Yemeni fixed-line numbers, the full national significant number (NSN) is nine digits, comprising the area code (two digits) followed by a seven-digit subscriber number.

Dialing Formats

International format from abroad: To call a fixed line in Taiz from outside Yemen, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 011 in the US, 00 in most countries), followed by Yemen's country code +967, then the area code without the leading zero (if any), and the subscriber number. For example, a Taiz number 1234567 would be dialed as +967 42 1234567.

Domestic format within Yemen: When calling from another Yemeni governorate, dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 42, and the subscriber number: 0 42 1234567. Within Taiz itself, local calls may be made using only the seven-digit subscriber number, depending on the operator's local dialing plan.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

Taiz Governorate is located in southwestern Yemen, with the city of Taiz being one of the country's largest urban centers. The area code 42 covers the entire governorate, including the city and its surrounding districts. The region is known for its historical significance and economic activity, particularly in trade and agriculture. The fixed-line infrastructure is operated by the state-owned Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) and, in some areas, by licensed private operators. As with many conflict-affected regions, service availability may vary, and some areas might rely more heavily on mobile networks.

Caller Instructions

• For international callers: Always use the plus sign (+) when dialing from a mobile phone, or the appropriate international prefix from a landline. Do not add any leading zeros before the country code or area code.
• For callers within Yemen: Use the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from outside the Taiz local area. If you are inside the Taiz area, you may be able to dial the local number directly without the area code.
• For VoIP and mobile users: When saving contacts, store the number in international format (+967 42 1234567) to ensure proper routing regardless of the caller's location.

Note that due to the ongoing situation in Yemen, network reliability and routing may be affected. It is advisable to confirm the correct number with the recipient, as local number changes or reallocations may occur.