Area Code 26 – Bouira/Tizi Ouzou
The phone area code for Bouira/Tizi Ouzou is 26 (international format +21326). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 26
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📍 Geographic Location of Bouira/Tizi Ouzou
Overview of Algeria Area Code 26
Area code 26 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Algerian public switched telephone network (PSTN), allocated under the national numbering plan administered by the Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Communications Électroniques (ARPCE). It serves the wilayas (provinces) of Bouira and Tizi Ouzou, located in the Kabylie region of northern Algeria. These areas are known for their significant economic and cultural activity, with Tizi Ouzou being a major urban center and Bouira an important agricultural and transit hub.
Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats
The 26 prefix covers fixed-line telephone services in these provinces. When dialing a number within the same wilaya, callers may use the local format 026 XX XX XX (or 26 XX XX XX depending on the operator). However, for calls from other regions within Algeria, the full national format is required: 0 26 XX XX XX. International callers must dial +213 26 XX XX XX (or 00213 26 XX XX XX from many countries), omitting the leading zero of the national prefix.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
Algeria's numbering plan uses a closed dialing plan for fixed lines, with the NDC (26) followed by a 6-digit subscriber number. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits (including the leading 0). No overlay codes have been introduced for this area; the 26 code is exclusively assigned to Bouira and Tizi Ouzou. However, due to the growing demand for telecommunication services, the ARPCE periodically reviews numbering resources, and future expansions may occur.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Bouira or Tizi Ouzou): Dial the 8-digit local number (e.g., 026 XX XX XX).
- National callers (from other Algerian wilayas): Dial 0 26 XX XX XX.
- International callers: Dial +213 26 XX XX XX, replacing the leading 0 with the country code.
For example, a fixed-line number in Tizi Ouzou might be 026 12 34 56. From Algiers, you would dial 026 12 34 56 (if using the national trunk prefix 0). From France, you would dial +213 26 12 34 56.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Fixed-line numbers in Algeria are assigned to the incumbent operator Algérie Télécom, which provides PSTN and DSL services. While number portability exists for mobile services, fixed-line portability is limited. The 26 code is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Algeria begin with 05, 06, or 07. For VoIP services, users may be assigned geographic numbers, but routing is IP-based, and the physical location of the user may not correspond to the area code.