Area Code 72 – Hajjah
The phone area code for Hajjah is 72 (international format +96772). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Hajjah
Geographic Overview
The +967 72 numbering range is allocated as a geographic area code serving the Hajjah Governorate, a region located in northwestern Yemen. Hajjah is bordered by the Red Sea to the west and shares administrative boundaries with the governorates of Amran, Al Mahwit, and Saada. The governorate's capital, also named Hajjah, serves as the primary administrative and commercial hub for the area. This code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the governorate, connecting residential, business, and government subscribers.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Hajjah from within Yemen, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 72, and then the subscriber's local number. The national significant number (NSN) for geographic numbers in Yemen is typically 8 digits, meaning that after the area code, the local number usually consists of 6 digits. The complete national dialing format is: 0 72 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the format requires the Yemen country code +967, followed directly by the area code 72 and the local number, without the leading trunk prefix '0'. The international format is: +967 72 XXX XXX.
Calling Instructions
- Local callers (within Yemen): Dial
0 72 XXX XXX. The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix. - International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then Yemen's country code
967, then the area code72and the local number:011 967 72 XXX XXX.
Numbering Plan Considerations
Yemen's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic area codes are assigned to specific governorates, and the +967 72 range is dedicated to Hajjah. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes or dialing changes for this area. Subscribers in Hajjah can receive calls from anywhere in the world using the standard international format. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Yemen also begin with '7' (e.g., 73, 77, 78), the 72 prefix is specifically designated for fixed-line services in Hajjah, so callers should ensure they are dialing the correct code to avoid misdirected calls.