Area Code 35 – Bordj Bou Arreridj

Overview of Area Code 35 (Bordj Bou Arreridj)

Area code 35 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the wilaya of Bordj Bou Arreridj, an administrative province in northeastern Algeria. The code is part of the Algerian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services within this region. Bordj Bou Arreridj is known for its industrial activity, particularly in electronics and agri-food sectors, and serves as a key transit hub between Algiers and the eastern highlands.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 35 NDC covers the entire wilaya of Bordj Bou Arreridj, including the provincial capital (also named Bordj Bou Arreridj) and surrounding communes such as El Achir, Ras El Oued, and Mansoura. The code is allocated by the Algerian Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and administered by the national operator Algérie Télécom, which provides fixed-line services in the area.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Algeria, the national dialing format requires dialing 0 followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For area code 35, the complete national number is 0 35 XX XX XX (8 digits after the leading 0). For international callers, the format is +213 35 XX XX XX, where +213 is Algeria's country calling code and the leading 0 is omitted.

Example: To call a fixed line in Bordj Bou Arreridj with the subscriber number 12 34 56, a local caller would dial 035 12 34 56, while an international caller would dial +213 35 12 34 56.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 35 region; the NDC remains unique for fixed-line services in the wilaya. However, Algeria has implemented a national numbering plan that standardizes all fixed-line numbers to 8 digits (excluding the leading 0). Subscriber numbers within the 35 NDC are typically 6 digits long, making the full national number 8 digits. No area code changes are anticipated in the near term, but users should verify with Algérie Télécom for any updates.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Algeria): Dial 0 before the area code and number (e.g., 035 12 34 56).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then +213, then the area code without the leading 0, followed by the subscriber number (e.g., 00 213 35 12 34 56 from most countries).
• Mobile callers within Algeria: The same national format applies; mobile networks require the leading 0.

When calling from a foreign country, ensure you use the international format to avoid routing errors. For calls from VoIP services, the international format is also recommended.