Area Code 7875 – Saadah

Overview of Yemen's +967 7875 Geographic Code

The dialing prefix +967 7875 is a geographic area code assigned to the Saadah Governorate in the Republic of Yemen. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Telecommunications and Information Technology Center (TITC) under the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology. Saadah, located in the northwestern highlands of Yemen, is a historically significant region bordering Saudi Arabia. The prefix 7875 is used for fixed-line services within the governorate, including the capital city of Sa'dah and its surrounding districts.

Dialing Format and Usage

To call a fixed-line number in Saadah from within Yemen, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 7 (the leading digit of the geographic code) and the subscriber's local number. For example, a local number such as 123456 would be dialed as 07 123456 from within Yemen. Internationally, callers must use the country code +967, then the area code without the leading zero, followed by the local number: +967 7 123456. It is essential to note that Yemen's numbering plan uses a variable subscriber number length, typically 6 to 7 digits for fixed lines, and the total length after the country code is 8 to 9 digits.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 7875 prefix serves the entire Saadah Governorate, which includes the districts of Saadah, As Safra, Haydan, and Majz, among others. The region is known for its rugged terrain and agricultural economy. The code is used by the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is also available for VoIP-based fixed services that are licensed to operate within the governorate. As with all geographic codes in Yemen, the prefix is location-specific, meaning that the tariff for calls to this number is based on the distance from the caller's location, although mobile-to-fixed rates may vary.

Overlay and Number Portability Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Saadah; the 7875 prefix is the sole geographic code for the governorate. However, Yemen has implemented mobile number portability (MNP) for mobile services, but fixed-line number portability is not yet widely available. Therefore, a number with the 7875 prefix will generally remain associated with Saadah, even if the subscriber moves to a different location within the governorate. For international callers, it is important to verify the correct dialing sequence, as misdialing the area code can result in failed calls or routing to unintended destinations.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Yemen): Dial 07 123456 (omit the country code).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 967 7 123456.
• VoIP users: Use the international format +967 7 123456 for direct routing.

Always confirm the number length with the recipient, as Yemen's numbering plan may include additional digits for certain services.