Area Code 4842 – Taiz

Overview of Yemen's +967 4842 Geographic Code

The country calling code +967 is assigned to the Republic of Yemen under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within Yemen's national numbering plan, the prefix 4842 is a geographic area code designated for the Taiz Governorate, a major administrative and economic region in southwestern Yemen. Taiz is one of the country's most populous governorates and includes the city of Taiz, a cultural and industrial hub. The 4842 code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area, connecting subscribers to the public switched telephone network.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When calling a fixed-line number in Taiz from abroad, the international format is: +967 4842 XXX XX. The national significant number (NSN) for Yemen is eight digits, and for Taiz, the 4842 prefix is followed by a four-digit subscriber number. For example, a complete international dialing sequence would be +967 4842 1234.

For domestic calls made within Yemen from another governorate or from a mobile phone, callers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number: 04842 1234. Note that the leading '0' is used for national calls and is not part of the international number. If you are calling from within Taiz itself, local calls may be made using only the seven-digit local number (4842 1234), depending on the local dialing plan. However, due to network changes, it is always safe to use the full national format (04842 1234) to ensure connectivity.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 4842 code covers the Taiz Governorate, including the city of Taiz and its surrounding districts. Taiz is a key commercial center, and this code serves businesses, government offices, and residential fixed lines. The governorate is divided into several districts, but the 4842 prefix is not further subdivided by district; all fixed lines in the area share this code. There is no overlay code currently assigned for Taiz, so the 4842 prefix is unique for geographic fixed-line numbers in the region.

Caller Instructions

For international callers: dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or 011 from the US/Canada), then Yemen's country code 967, then the area code 4842 (without the leading '0'), and finally the four-digit subscriber number. For example, from the US, you would dial: 011 967 4842 1234.

For callers within Yemen: dial 0, then 4842, then the subscriber number. For example, from Sana'a, you would dial: 04842 1234. If you are using a VoIP service or a mobile phone, the same national format applies.

Important Notes

Fixed-line services in Yemen are provided by the state-owned Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC). Due to the ongoing situation in the country, network availability and call routing may be affected. Always check with your service provider for current dialing instructions and any applicable charges. International call rates to Yemen vary by carrier, and calls to geographic numbers are typically billed at standard international rates.