Area Code 74 – Al Mahweet
The phone area code for Al Mahweet is 74 (international format +96774). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Al Mahweet
Geographic Overview
Area code 74 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Al Mahweet Governorate in the Republic of Yemen. This geographic prefix is part of the national numbering plan administered under ITU-T E.164, and it routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the governorate's administrative boundaries. Al Mahweet is located in the western highlands of Yemen, approximately 120 kilometers northwest of the capital Sana'a, and serves as the administrative center for the surrounding districts.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Al Mahweet from within Yemen, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 74 and the subscriber's 7-digit local number. The national format is therefore: 0 74 XXX XXXX (or 074XXXXXXX when written contiguously). For example, a local number such as 1234567 would be dialed as 0741234567 from any other governorate in Yemen.
For international callers, the country code for Yemen is +967. The leading trunk prefix '0' must be omitted when dialing from abroad. The international format is: +967 74 XXX XXXX. Using the same example, international callers would dial +967741234567.
Coverage and Administration
The 74 code covers the entire Al Mahweet Governorate, including its capital city, Al Mahweet, and all districts such as Al Mahwait, Bani Sa'd, Hufash, Shibam Kawkaban, and others. The code is administered by the Public Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) of Yemen, which manages fixed-line services in the region. As with many Yemeni governorates, the fixed-line infrastructure may be limited, and mobile networks are often more prevalent for communication.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Yemen): Always include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. For example, to call a number in Al Mahweet from Sana'a, dial 0741234567.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then Yemen's country code 967, followed by the area code 74 and the subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0'. Example: +967741234567.
Note that due to the ongoing situation in Yemen, network availability and call routing may be affected. Always confirm with your service provider for the most current dialing procedures.