Area Code 6850 – Al Baidha

Overview of Yemen’s +967 6850 Geographic Code

The +967 6850 numbering range is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Al Baidha governorate in central Yemen. Under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line PSTN services within the governorate, which includes the provincial capital Al Baidha City and surrounding districts such as Rada‘, Mukayras, and Ash Sharafayn. The code is administered by the Yemeni Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) and follows the national numbering plan established by the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line subscriber in Al Baidha from abroad, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) followed by +967, then the NDC 6850, and the subscriber’s local number. The complete international number typically comprises 9 digits after the country code, including the NDC. For example, a local number might be formatted as:

• International format: +967 6850 12345
• National format (domestic calls within Yemen): 01 6850 12345 (when dialing from other governorates, the trunk prefix 0 is used before the NDC)
• Local format (within Al Baidha): 6850 12345

Note that the leading 0 is used only for domestic dialing and is omitted when calling from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

Al Baidha Governorate is located in the central highlands of Yemen, bordered by Marib to the north, Shabwah to the east, Abyan to the south, and Ibb and Dhamar to the west. The region is primarily rural, with agriculture as the main economic activity. Fixed-line penetration is limited compared to mobile services, and the 6850 code serves both residential and business subscribers, including government offices and local enterprises.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest available data, there is no overlay code for Al Baidha; the 6850 code is unique to the governorate. However, due to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, the telecommunications infrastructure has suffered disruptions, and some areas may rely on alternative routing or mobile networks. Callers should be aware that network availability may vary, and it is advisable to confirm the correct number with the recipient.

Caller Instructions

For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+967) and omit any leading zero. For local callers within Yemen, use the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from outside the Al Baidha area. If you are dialing from a mobile phone, the same rules apply, but be mindful of potential roaming charges and network congestion.