Area Code 2542 – Moxico
The phone area code for Moxico is 2542 (international format +2442542). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Moxico
Geographic Overview
The area code 2542 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Moxico Province in the eastern part of Angola. Moxico is the largest province in the country by land area, sharing borders with Zambia to the east and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north. The provincial capital is Luena, which is the primary city served by this code. Other significant towns within the coverage area include Cazombo and Lumeje. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this region, and it is administered under the Angolan national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Moxico, the full international format is +244 2542 XXX XXX, where +244 is Angola's country calling code, 2542 is the NDC, and the subscriber number typically consists of six digits. For domestic long-distance calls from other Angolan provinces, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and subscriber number: 0 2542 XXX XXX. Local calls within the same area code may be made using only the six-digit subscriber number, depending on the operator's dialing plan.
Caller Instructions
- International callers: Dial your international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Angola's country code 244, then the area code 2542 (without the leading 0), and finally the six-digit local number. Example: +244 2542 123456.
- Domestic callers outside Moxico: Dial 0 to access the national trunk, then 2542, then the six-digit number. Example: 0 2542 123456.
- Local callers within Moxico: Some operators allow direct dialing of the six-digit subscriber number without the area code. Check with your service provider for the exact local dialing procedure.
Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletins, Angola's numbering plan does not indicate any overlay codes for Moxico. The geographic code 2542 remains dedicated to fixed-line services in the region. However, due to the increasing adoption of VoIP and mobile services, some businesses may use non-geographic numbers for customer support, but these are not part of the 2542 range. For accurate billing and routing, always verify the complete number with the recipient, as the subscriber number length may vary slightly depending on the operator's allocation.