Middle East
SIP Trunk Qatar — +974 Termination & DID Numbers
Qatar's eight-digit numbers have no area codes, and almost all activity is concentrated around Doha. A large expatriate population means a lot of the traffic is international calling out to families in South Asia and the Philippines.
Overview
Routing calls to Qatar
Most Qatar traffic we see ends in Doha, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah, Al Khor and Umm Salal. Each +974 prefix is mapped to at least two carriers, and we watch ASR, ACD and PDD per prefix so a degrading route is replaced before your agents notice.
CRA sets the Qatar numbering plan, and our prefix tables follow it closely. Supported number types: geographic, mobile and toll-free. There is no trunk prefix to strip: send 974 followed by the national number as written.
Local numbers in Qatar are tightly controlled, so availability changes over time. Termination is available now. For DIDs, email sales with your use case and we will tell you what can be supplied compliantly.
What you get
What you get in Qatar
One account and one balance, with the same SBCs for termination and inbound numbers.
CLI route tier
Caller ID delivered end to end on +974 calls. Use it for sales, support and any traffic where answer rates matter.Non-CLI route tier
A lower-cost tier where caller ID delivery is not guaranteed. Suitable for internal or transactional traffic that does not depend on the CLI.Number types
Geographic, Mobile, Toll-free. DID availability varies by range and city.Codecs
G.711a/u and G.729 on every route, G.722 and Opus where the far end supports them. T.38 for fax.Channels on demand
Concurrent call limits are set per account and raised as your traffic grows. No fixed channel bundles.Multi-carrier failover
Every +974 prefix is mapped to more than one carrier. Failed attempts move to the next one automatically.
Number formats
How to dial Qatar from your PBX
Send E.164 digits. The sample number below shows the format only.
| Format | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International (E.164) | +974 4412 3456 | How the number is written and stored. |
| Sent from your PBX | 97444123456 | E.164 digits with no plus, prefixed by your tech prefix if your account uses one. |
| With 00 exit code | 00 974 4412 3456 | Accepted on the trunk. We normalise it to E.164. |
| National format | 4412 3456 | Dialled inside Qatar. There is no trunk prefix. |
Compliance
Qatar rules to know
What applies before your first call or your first DID goes live.
Compliance box
- Regulator
- CRA
- Caller ID
- A valid CLI that you are entitled to use is required on CLI routes. Spoofed or unallocated numbers are blocked.
- DID KYC
- Check with sales
Rules change — our team confirms current requirements before activation.
Use cases
Who uses Qatar routes
- 01
Businesses in Doha calling customers and suppliers
- 02
Remittance and expat services terminating to Qatari mobiles
- 03
Event and hospitality operators handling international enquiries
Setup
Start calling Qatar in 3 steps
- 01
Top up $200
Open a prepaid account and add balance by USDT (TRC20), BTC or card. - 02
Add your trunk
Whitelist your PBX IP or create digest credentials, then point your outbound route at our SBC. - 03
Dial +974
Send 974 + national number in E.164 and check the CDR for your first test call.
Further reading: Buying DID Numbers Abroad: KYC, Formats and Costs
FAQ
Qatar SIP trunk questions
Does Qatar have area codes?
No. All numbers are 8 digits. Send 974 + 8 digits.
Who regulates Qatari telecoms?
The CRA (Communications Regulatory Authority).
Can I get Qatari DIDs?
Availability is limited. Ask sales for current options.
How do I recognise Qatari mobiles?
Mobile numbers typically start with 3, 5, 6 or 7.
