Area Code 6868 – Al Baidha

Overview of Yemen's Geographic Numbering

Yemen's national numbering plan adheres to the ITU-T E.164 standard, with country calling code +967. Geographic numbers are structured as: +967 [National Destination Code (NDC)] [Subscriber Number]. The NDC for Al Baidha is 6868, which routes calls to the Al Bayda Governorate, located in central Yemen. This area code is used for fixed-line PSTN services, and numbers under it are typically 7 digits long after the NDC, resulting in a total of 9 digits when including the country code (e.g., +967 6868 XXX XXX).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 6868 code serves the Al Bayda Governorate, with the city of Al Bayda as its administrative center. The region is known for its agricultural production and strategic location between Sana'a and Aden. The code covers both urban and rural subscribers within the governorate's districts, including Mukayras, Wald Rabi', and As Sawma'ah. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific physical location, and calls to this prefix are routed via Yemen's public switched telephone network (PSTN) to the corresponding central office.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Yemen, the local dialing format requires omitting the country code and using the national trunk prefix '0' before the NDC. Thus, a local call to Al Baidha would be dialed as: 0 6868 XXX XXX. For international callers, the format is: +967 6868 XXX XXX (or 00967 6868 XXX XXX from countries using the international access code 00). When dialing from a mobile phone in Yemen, the same national format applies, but note that mobile numbers are non-geographic and have their own prefixes (e.g., 73, 77).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for Al Baidha; the 6868 NDC is unique to the region. However, due to network expansion, some numbers may have been migrated to VoIP or mobile services, but the prefix remains designated for fixed-line services. Callers should be aware that while the code is geographic, the actual routing may involve IP-based infrastructure, but the cost structure typically reflects a local call if dialed within Yemen.

Practical Examples

• Local call (within Yemen): 0 6868 123 456
• International call (from abroad): +967 6868 123 456
• Alternative international format: 00967 6868 123 456

Ensure you replace the subscriber number with the actual 7-digit number. Always verify the number length, as some older lines may have fewer digits. For the most accurate and up-to-date dialing information, consult your telecom provider or the Yemeni Ministry of Telecommunications.