This is the landline area code for the Emirate of Sharjah and neighboring Northern Emirates in the UAE.
How to Call Sharjah from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 971 (UAE country code)
- Dial the area code (6 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Sharjah from the USA
011 971 6 556 0000
Where:
011 = USA exit code
971 = UAE country code
6 = Sharjah area code (06 without the 0)
556 0000 = Local Sharjah landline number
Quick Facts
Sharjah Area Code Coverage
The 06 area code covers the Emirate of Sharjah and several other Northern Emirates:
Sharjah City
Al Majaz, Al Qasba, Sharjah Airport, and University City
Ajman
The city and Emirate of Ajman use the same 06 prefix
Umm Al Quwain
The city and Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
Khor Fakkan
Sharjah's major port town on the East Coast
Kalba
Coastal enclave located south of Fujairah
Dhaid
Central desert region of the Sharjah Emirate
Other UAE Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling the UAE
Use these international access codes when calling Sharjah:
United Kingdom
00
Philippines
00
India
00
Pakistan
00
Saudi Arabia
00
Australia
0011