Area Code 684 – Dhamar

Overview of Area Code 684 (Dhamar, Yemen)

Area code 684 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dhamar Governorate in the Republic of Yemen. Dhamar is a highland region located approximately 100 kilometers south of the capital, Sana'a, and serves as an important agricultural and administrative center. The code covers the city of Dhamar and its surrounding districts, including Ma'bar, Utmah, and Jahran.

In the international E.164 format, numbers are expressed as +967 684 XXX XXX (or +967684XXXXXX when dialed without spaces). The total number length after the country code is typically 8 digits, with the NDC (684) followed by a 5-digit subscriber number. However, due to network changes and the introduction of mobile services, some older fixed-line numbers may have fewer digits. Always verify the exact number length with your local provider or the called party.

Dialing Instructions

Calling from abroad: To reach a fixed line in Dhamar from outside Yemen, dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then 967 (Yemen's country code), followed by 684 and the local subscriber number. For example, to call a number 12345, you would dial +967 684 12345 (assuming a 5-digit subscriber number).

Calling from within Yemen: If you are in another governorate (e.g., Sana'a), dial 0 (the trunk prefix) followed by 684 and the subscriber number. For example, 0 684 12345. If you are calling from a mobile phone in Yemen, you may also need to include the trunk prefix, but some mobile networks allow direct dialing of the NDC without the leading zero. Check with your operator.

Local calls within Dhamar: For calls within the same area code, you might be able to dial just the subscriber number, but this depends on the local network configuration. In many cases, the full national format (0 684 XXX XXX) is required even for local calls.

Numbering and Overlays

Yemen's numbering plan is administered by the Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) and the Ministry of Telecommunications. Area code 684 is part of the fixed-line PSTN network. There are no overlay codes currently assigned for Dhamar; the code is unique to this region. However, as Yemen's telecom infrastructure evolves, some fixed-line numbers may be migrated to VoIP or mobile services, but the geographic association remains for routing purposes.

When dialing from abroad, always omit the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix. The plus sign (+) is the international access code and can be used from most mobile phones. For landline calls, replace the plus with your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).

For businesses or individuals in Dhamar, it is essential to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate global communication. Always confirm the subscriber number length with the local telecom provider, as some numbers may have been reallocated or expanded.