Area Code 6869 – Al Baidha

Overview of Area Code 6869

Area code 6869 is a geographic destination code assigned to the Al Baidha governorate in the Republic of Yemen. It forms part of the national numbering plan under the country calling code +967, as defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T E.164 recommendation). The code is used for fixed-line PSTN services within the governorate, which is located in the central highlands of Yemen, approximately 200 km southeast of the capital Sana'a.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 6869 code covers the administrative center of Al Baidha city and its surrounding districts, including rural communities that rely on the public switched telephone network. It is important to note that in Yemen, geographic area codes are assigned based on governorate boundaries, not city limits. Therefore, calls to numbers beginning with 6869 terminate at fixed-line subscribers within the Al Baidha governorate, regardless of the specific district or village.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

To call a fixed-line number in Al Baidha from abroad, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Yemen's country code 967, then the area code 6869, and finally the subscriber's local number. The national significant number (NSN) for Yemen consists of 9 digits, which includes the area code (starting with 6) and the 6-digit subscriber number. For example, if the local number is 123456, the international format would be +967 6869 123456.

For domestic calls within Yemen from another governorate, dial 0 (trunk prefix) followed by 6869 and the subscriber number: 0 6869 123456. When calling from a fixed-line phone within the same area code, local dialing may allow omitting the area code, but this depends on the operator's configuration. Mobile and VoIP users should always include the area code to avoid routing errors.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, Yemen has not implemented overlay codes for Al Baidha. The 6869 code remains the sole geographic code for the governorate. However, due to network expansion, some fixed-line numbers may have been migrated to wireless local loop (WLL) or VoIP platforms, but the geographic code remains unchanged. Callers should be aware that the number length is fixed at 9 digits (excluding the trunk prefix 0), and no additional digits are required.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• From abroad: Dial +967 6869 XXXXXX (replace XXXXXX with the 6-digit subscriber number).
• From other Yemeni governorates: Dial 0 6869 XXXXXX.
• From a mobile phone in Yemen: Dial 0 6869 XXXXXX or +967 6869 XXXXXX, depending on your operator's dialing plan.

Always confirm the subscriber number length with the recipient, as some older lines may have fewer digits. For international callers, check with your service provider for specific access codes and tariffs.