Area Code 24 – Boumerdès/Tipaza
The phone area code for Boumerdès/Tipaza is 24 (international format +21324). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 24
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📍 Geographic Location of Boumerdès/Tipaza
Overview of Area Code 24 (Algeria)
Area code 24 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the wilayas (provinces) of Boumerdès and Tipaza in northern Algeria. This code is part of the Algerian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services. The region covers the eastern part of the Mitidja plain and the coastal area west of Algiers, including the cities of Boumerdès, Bordj Menaïel, and Tipaza.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The code 24 serves two administrative provinces:
- Wilaya of Boumerdès (code 35): includes the capital Boumerdès, as well as major towns like Bordj Menaïel, Khemis El Khechna, and Thenia.
- Wilaya of Tipaza (code 42): includes the coastal city of Tipaza, along with Cherchell, Hadjout, and Koléa.
This area is part of the central coastal region, and the code is geographically contiguous with the Algiers metropolitan area (code 21) to the west.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a fixed-line number within Algeria, you use the format: 0 24 XX XX XX (10 digits total, including the leading 0). For international callers, the format is: +213 24 XX XX XX (9 digits after the country code, omitting the leading 0).
Example:
- Local dialing (within Algeria): 024 45 67 89
- International dialing: +213 24 45 67 89
Note that the leading 0 is a trunk prefix used only within Algeria; it is not dialed when calling from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 allocation, Algeria uses a closed numbering plan with 10 digits for all fixed and mobile numbers. There is no overlay code for this region; the 24 code is exclusively assigned to the Boumerdès/Tipaza area. However, due to the proximity to Algiers, some businesses may have numbers with the 21 code if they are located in the capital's metropolitan area, but this does not affect the 24 code's geographic integrity.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Algeria): Dial the full 10-digit number starting with 0, e.g., 024 XX XX XX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then 213, then the 9-digit number without the leading 0, i.e., 24 XX XX XX.
For example, a caller from the United States would dial: 011 213 24 XX XX XX.
Service and Usage
Numbers with area code 24 are used for fixed-line telephony, including residential, business, and public services. They are also used for fax and DSL services. The region is a mix of urban and rural areas, with a growing number of businesses and administrative offices. As with all Algerian fixed-line numbers, calls to these numbers are charged according to the national tariff plan, which may vary by operator.