This is the telephone area code for Socotra Island and the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen.
How to Call Socotra from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 967 (Yemen country code)
- Dial the area code (9 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Socotra from Japan
010 967 9 789 0123
Where:
010 = Japan exit code
967 = Yemen country code
9 = Socotra area code (09 without the 0)
789 0123 = Local Socotra phone number
Quick Facts
Socotra Area Code Coverage
The 09 area code covers Socotra Island and the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen:
Hadibu (Capital)
Main town, government offices, port facilities
Qalansiyah
Second largest town, fishing communities, coastal areas
UNESCO Protected Areas
Nature reserves, endemic species habitats, conservation zones
Dragon's Blood Forests
Unique tree ecosystems, frankincense trees, biodiversity areas
Coastal Villages
Fishing communities, beach settlements, marine areas
Mountainous Interior
Highland areas, caves, remote settlements, hiking trails
Major Yemen Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Yemen
When calling Socotra from these countries, use these exit codes:
Japan
010
South Korea
001, 002, 008
China
00
Singapore
001, 008
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00