Qatar Phone Number Directory: Ooredoo, Vodafone & CRA Regulations
The State of Qatar operates a technologically advanced, hyper-connected telecommunications market regulated by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA). With widespread optical fiber infrastructure and pervasive 5G cellular coverage, Qatar utilizes an 8-digit unified national numbering plan.
In this guide, we break down Qatar's international country code, mobile network provider ranges across Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar, fixed landline area numbers, and caller verification procedures.
1. Qatar Dialing Code & National Format
- International Country Code:
+974 - Digit Length: 8 digits (expanded from 7 digits under the national numbering upgrade)
- International Dialing Format:
+974 XXXX XXXX - National Trunk Prefix: No leading zero is used in Qatar.
2. Mobile Network Operator Prefix Allocations
Qatar's mobile cellular space is allocated between two licensed network operators:
| Operator / Network | Allocated Initial Digits | Number Length | Customer Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ooredoo Qatar | Starts with 33, 55, 66, 77 |
8 digits | 111 |
| Vodafone Qatar | Starts with 30, 70, 71, 74 |
8 digits | 111 |
General Rule: In Qatar, mobile numbers start primarily with digits 3, 5, 6, or 7 followed by 7 additional digits.
3. Fixed Landlines & Commercial Numbers
- Fixed Landline Numbers: Landlines across Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan, and Al Khor begin with digit
4(e.g.,44XX XXXXor40XX XXXX). - Emergency Hotline:
999(Police, Fire, and Ambulance). - CRA Consumer Dispute Hotline:
103(Communications Regulatory Authority consumer hotline).
4. Protecting Against Scams in Qatar
Residents in Qatar are frequently targeted by fake Qatar Post (Q-Post) courier messages and counterfeit investment calls:
- Q-Post Customs Smishing: Qatar Post will never send SMS links requesting credit card numbers to clear a parcel. Always check tracking inside the official Q-Post mobile app.
- Reverse Lookup: If an unknown number calls you, look it up on Number LookUp: choose Qatar (
+974) to view community identification tags and spam ratings. - Report Cybercrime: Report fraudulent SMS messages to the Ministry of Interior's Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department via the Metrash2 mobile application or telephone at +974 234 7444.
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