Area Code 7874 – Al Mahweet

Overview of Yemen's Geographic Numbering Plan

Yemen's national numbering plan adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, with country calling code +967. Geographic numbers are structured as: +967 [National Destination Code (NDC)] [Subscriber Number]. The NDC for Al Mahweet is 7874, which is a four-digit code. Subscriber numbers in this area are typically six digits long, resulting in a total national significant number length of nine digits (excluding the leading zero used for domestic dialing).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The prefix 7874 is allocated to the Al Mahweet Governorate, located in the mountainous region of western Yemen. This governorate is administratively divided into several districts, including Al Mahweet city (the capital), Bani Sa'd, Hufash, Shibam Kawkaban, and others. The code serves both fixed-line PSTN subscribers and potentially VoIP services that are assigned geographic numbers within this area.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

International dialing from abroad: To call a fixed-line number in Al Mahweet from outside Yemen, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +) followed by Yemen's country code 967, then the NDC 7874, and finally the subscriber's six-digit number. For example, if the local number is 123456, the international format is +967 7874 123456.

Domestic dialing within Yemen: When calling from another part of Yemen, you must include the trunk prefix '0' before the NDC. Thus, the domestic format is 0 7874 123456. Note that the leading '0' is not part of the international number.

Local dialing within Al Mahweet: For calls within the same exchange area, it may be possible to dial only the six-digit subscriber number, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU operational bulletin, there are no overlay codes for Al Mahweet. The 7874 code is unique to this governorate. However, due to the ongoing telecommunications infrastructure development, some mobile operators may use geographic codes for fixed wireless services. Always verify the number format with your service provider if you encounter issues.

Practical Tips for Callers

• When saving a Yemeni number in your phone, always store it in international format: +967 7874 XXXXXX.
• If you are calling from a mobile phone, you may need to replace the international access code with '+' to ensure proper routing.
• Be aware that call quality and connectivity can be affected by regional infrastructure challenges; using VoIP services may offer alternative routing.