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How to Call Yemen from the United States
Country code +967 — Dial 011 967 71X XXX XXX from a US landline or +967 71X XXX XXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 967, the country code of Yemen.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 7 or 8 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Yemen.
| Calling a… | Written in Yemen | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 071X XXX XXX |
011 967 71X XXX XXX |
+967 71X XXX XXX |
| Landline (Sanaa) | 01 XXX XXX |
011 967 1 XXX XXX |
+967 1 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 070–071, 073 or 077–078. More number types: Yemen phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Yemen had 51 mobile subscriptions and 1.9 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Yemen mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Yemen
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Sanaa, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EST (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PST). Yemen doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Yemen is on UTC+3, 8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.