Area Code 2532 – Lunda Sul
The phone area code for Lunda Sul is 2532 (international format +2442532). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lunda Sul
Geographic Overview
The area code 2532 is assigned to the province of Lunda Sul, a geographic region in eastern Angola. This code is part of Angola's national numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The province's capital is Saurimo, a city that serves as the primary administrative and commercial hub for the area. Other notable municipalities within this code include Cacolo, Dala, and Muconda.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Lunda Sul from within Angola, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 2532 and the subscriber's local number. The national significant number (NSN) for Angola is 9 digits, so the local number after the area code is typically 5 digits. For example, a local number might appear as:
- Local dialing (within Lunda Sul): 253 2XXX XXX (if using the full national format) or simply the 5-digit local number if within the same exchange.
- National dialing (from other provinces): 0 2532 XXX XXX
For international callers, the country code for Angola is +244, and the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted. The international format is:
- International dialing: +244 2532 XXX XXX
For example, if the local number is 12345, a caller from the United States would dial +244 2532 12345.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Angola's telecommunications regulator, INACOM, oversees the allocation of geographic area codes. The 2532 code is exclusively for fixed-line services, and it is not portable to mobile networks. As with many African nations, Angola has experienced significant mobile penetration, but fixed-line infrastructure remains limited and is primarily concentrated in urban centers like Saurimo.
Callers should be aware that Angola's telephone network has undergone changes, and some older numbers may have been migrated. Always verify the current number with the recipient or service provider. For businesses, it is essential to ensure that your contact lists reflect the correct international format to avoid connectivity issues.