Area Code 652 – Al Baidha

Overview of Yemen's Geographic Numbering Plan

Yemen's national numbering plan adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, with country calling code +967. Geographic numbers are allocated to fixed-line services in specific governorates. The prefix 652 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for Al Baidha (also spelled Al Bayda), a governorate located in central Yemen. This code is used for fixed-line PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services within the region.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 652 code serves the entire Al Baidha governorate, including its capital city, Al Bayda, and surrounding districts. The governorate is administratively divided into multiple districts, all of which are covered under this NDC. Fixed-line subscribers in Al Baidha are assigned numbers beginning with 652, followed by a subscriber number of variable length.

Dialing Formats and Number Length

In Yemen, geographic numbers typically have a total length of 8 to 9 digits when dialed internationally, including the country code but excluding the leading trunk prefix '0'. The format for Al Baidha numbers is as follows:

• International format: +967 652 XXX XXX (or +967 652 XXXX XXX, depending on the subscriber number length).
• National format (within Yemen): 0 652 XXX XXX (the leading '0' is the trunk prefix).

For example, a number in Al Baidha might be dialed as +967 652 123 456 from abroad, or 0652 123 456 from within Yemen.

Calling Instructions

For local callers (within Al Baidha): If you are calling a fixed-line number in the same governorate, you may be able to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, it is always safe to dial the full national format (including the trunk prefix and area code) to ensure proper routing.

For callers from other regions in Yemen: Dial the trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code 652, and then the subscriber number. Example: 0 652 123 456.

For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then Yemen's country code +967, then the area code 652 (without the leading '0'), and then the subscriber number. Example: +967 652 123 456.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest available data, there is no overlay code for Al Baidha; the 652 code is exclusively assigned to this governorate. However, due to network expansions, some fixed-line numbers may be migrated to VoIP or wireless local loop services, but they retain the geographic code. Callers should be aware that due to the ongoing situation in Yemen, network availability and routing may be affected, and it is advisable to confirm with your telecom provider for any specific routing changes.