Yemen Phone Number Guide

Quick Reference

• Country: Yemen
• Country Code: +967
• International Prefix: 00
• National Prefix: 0

Overview

This guide offers an in-depth look at Yemen's telephone numbering plan, covering number formats, dialing procedures, and regulatory aspects. It is essential for telecom professionals, developers, and anyone needing detailed information on Yemen's phone system.

Number Formats

General Number Structure

Yemen's phone numbers adhere to the ITU-T E.164 international standard. The structure includes the country code (+967), area or mobile prefixes, and the subscriber number:

• Country Code: +967
• Area Code/Prefix: 1-2 digits
• Subscriber Number: 5-7 digits

Landline Numbers

Landline numbers vary by geographic area:

• Format: 0X-XXXXXX
• Regex: ^0[1-7]\d{6}$

Area Code	Region	Example Number	Example Format
01	Sana’a	01-1234567	+967-1-1234567
02	Aden, Lahij, Abyan, Dhale	02-1234567	+967-2-1234567
03	Hodeidah, Raymah	03-1234567	+967-3-1234567
04	Ibb, Taiz	04-1234567	+967-4-1234567
05	Hadhramaut, Shabwa, Socotra	05-1234567	+967-5-1234567
06	Marib, Al Jawf, Al Bayda, Dhamar	06-1234567	+967-6-1234567
07	Saada, Hajjah, 'Amran, Mahwit	07-1234567	+967-7-1234567

Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers typically start with '7' and are 8 digits long:

• Format: 07X-XXXXXXX
• Regex: ^7[01378]\d{7}$

Prefix	Operator	Example Number	Example Format
70	Yemen Mobile	701234567	+967-70-1234567
71	Sabafon	711234567	+967-71-1234567
73	YOU (formerly MTN Yemen)	731234567	+967-73-1234567
77	Yemen Mobile	771234567	+967-77-1234567
78	Sabafon	781234567	+967-78-1234567

Special Services

Yemen may have special prefixes for services like toll-free numbers. For the latest information, consult the Yemen Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (YTRA).

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

• Landline to Landline: Dial the area code and subscriber number (e.g., 01-1234567).
• Landline to Mobile: Dial the mobile prefix and subscriber number (e.g., 71-1234567).
• Mobile to Mobile: Dial the mobile prefix and subscriber number (e.g., 73-1234567).

International Calls

• Outgoing: Dial the international prefix (00), followed by the country code, area code, and subscriber number (e.g., 00-1-202-5550123 for USA).
• Incoming: From abroad, dial the international access code, Yemen's country code (+967), area code (without 0), and subscriber number (e.g., +967-1-1234567).

Number Portability

Yemen does not currently support mobile number portability (MNP). Subscribers cannot retain their numbers when switching providers.

Major Telecom Operators

Operator	Number Range
Yemen Mobile	70, 77
Sabafon	71, 78
YOU (formerly MTN Yemen)	73
TeleYemen	N/A (Fixed-line services largely discontinued)

ITU-T Recommendations

Yemen follows ITU-T recommendations, notably E.123 for telephone number notation and E.164 for international numbering plans.

Number Allocation and Management

The Yemen Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (YTRA) manages phone number allocation, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Technical Considerations

For developers and system administrators:

• Validation: Use provided regex patterns for accurate number validation.
• Formatting: Store and display numbers in E.164 format for compatibility.
• Time Zone: Yemen operates in Arabian Standard Time (AST), UTC+3.