Area Code 4843 – Taiz

Overview of Yemen's +967 4843 Geographic Code

The +967 4843 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Taiz Governorate, a major administrative division in southwestern Yemen. Taiz city, the governorate's capital and one of Yemen's largest urban centers, is the primary service area for this code. The code covers both the city center and surrounding districts, including Al Mudhaffar, Al Qahirah, and Salah areas, as well as nearby towns such as Al Turbah and Al Ma'afer. As a geographic code, it routes calls to fixed-line PSTN subscribers within the Taiz exchange area.

Dialing Format and Usage

To call a fixed-line number in Taiz from within Yemen, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. For example, if the local number is 123456, the domestic dialing format is 048 431 23456 (note: the area code is often split as 04 for the governorate and 843 for the exchange, but the full NDC is 4843). Internationally, callers must use Yemen's country calling code +967 and omit the leading '0'. Thus, the same number is dialed as +967 4843 123456 from abroad.

It is important to note that Yemen's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is typically 9 digits, including the NDC. The 4843 prefix is part of the 04xxx range, which is designated for fixed-line services in the Taiz region. No overlay codes have been implemented for Taiz, so 4843 remains the sole geographic code for this area.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Taiz): If you are calling from another fixed-line in Taiz, you may need to dial only the local number, depending on your operator. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full domestic format: 048 431 23456.
• Domestic long-distance callers (from other Yemeni cities): Dial 048 431 23456 (trunk prefix 0 + area code 4843 + local number).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then 967 4843 123456. Do not include the leading '0'.

Technical Considerations

Fixed-line services in Taiz are provided by Yemen's incumbent operator, Yemeni Public Telecommunications Corporation (PTC), which operates the PSTN network. Due to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, some infrastructure may be damaged, and service availability can be intermittent. Calls to these numbers are routed via the international gateway and may be subject to congestion. For VoIP users, ensure that your service provider supports calls to Yemen's geographic numbers and that you have sufficient credit for international termination rates.