Area Code 34 – Béjaïa/Jijel

Overview of Area Code 34 (Algeria)

In the Algerian national numbering plan, area code 34 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the wilayas (provinces) of Béjaïa and Jijel, located in the northeastern region of the country along the Mediterranean coast. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within these administrative divisions. The code covers the urban centers of Béjaïa (the capital of Béjaïa Province) and Jijel (the capital of Jijel Province), as well as surrounding towns and rural areas.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Béjaïa Province is known for its port city and industrial activities, while Jijel Province is recognized for its natural resources and tourism potential. The area code 34 serves both provinces, meaning that subscribers within these regions share the same NDC. This is typical for Algerian numbering, where multiple wilayas may be grouped under a single geographic code to optimize numbering resources.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in the Béjaïa/Jijel region, the complete national significant number (NSN) consists of the NDC (34) followed by the subscriber number, which is typically 7 digits long. Thus, the full national number is 9 digits (e.g., 34 XX XX XX XX).

• Domestic calls (within Algeria): Dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and subscriber number: 0 34 XX XX XX XX.
• International calls from abroad: Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Algeria’s country code +213, followed by the NDC without the leading 0, and the subscriber number: +213 34 XX XX XX XX.

For example, a local number in Béjaïa might be 34 12 34 56 78. To call this from Algiers, you would dial 034 12 34 56 78. From France, you would dial 00 213 34 12 34 56 78.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, Algeria has not implemented overlay codes for geographic areas. The NDC 34 is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services in Béjaïa and Jijel. Mobile services in these regions use separate non-geographic mobile prefixes (e.g., 05, 06, 07), which are not tied to geographic location. Therefore, when dialing a fixed-line number in this area, the caller must include the area code, even for local calls, as is standard practice in Algeria.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area code, dialing the full national number (including the 0 and area code) is mandatory. For international callers, it is crucial to omit the leading 0 of the NDC when using the +213 country code. Failure to do so will result in an invalid number. Additionally, be aware that some VoIP services may require a different dialing format, but for PSTN calls, the above rules apply.