Area Code 2538 – Lunda Sul
The phone area code for Lunda Sul is 2538 (international format +2442538). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lunda Sul
Geographic Overview
The area code 2538 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Lunda Sul, in the eastern region of Angola. This province is part of the country's interior highlands and is bordered by Lunda Norte to the north, Bié to the west, and Moxico to the south and east. The administrative capital is Saurimo, which is the primary city served by this code. Other notable localities include Cacolo, Dala, and Muconda. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the province, operated by Angola Telecom and other licensed fixed network operators.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Lunda Sul from within Angola, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The full national number typically has 9 digits, including the leading zero. For example, a local number might be formatted as:
- National format: 0 2538 XXX XXX
- International format: +244 2538 XXX XXX
To call from abroad, you must replace the leading zero with Angola's country code +244. For instance, if the national number is 02538 123 456, the international dialing format would be +244 2538 123 456.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Angola: Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix 0. For example, to call a number in Saurimo from Luanda, you would dial 02538 123 456.
For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then Angola's country code 244, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. Example from the US: 011 244 2538 123 456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, Angola has not introduced overlay codes for Lunda Sul. The 2538 code remains exclusive to the province. However, with the ongoing migration to IP-based networks and the expansion of mobile services, fixed-line subscribers may also be reachable via VoIP gateways. In such cases, the geographic nature of the number is preserved for routing purposes, but the actual service may be delivered over a non-geographic network. Always verify the current numbering plan with the Angolan regulator (INACOM) for any changes.