Area Code 2546 – Luena

Geographic Overview

The area code 2546 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Luena, the capital of Moxico Province in eastern Angola. This code is part of the Angolan national numbering plan under the country calling code +244. Luena serves as an administrative and commercial hub for the region, and the 2546 prefix is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the city and its immediate surroundings.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Luena, the complete international format is +244 2546 XXX XXX, where XXX XXX represents the subscriber's local number (typically six digits). When dialing from within Angola, you must include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code, resulting in 0 2546 XXX XXX. For example, a local number might be +244 2546 123 456 from abroad, or 0 2546 123 456 from a domestic line.

Calling Instructions

• International callers should dial their country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), followed by Angola's country code 244, then the area code 2546 (without the leading zero), and finally the subscriber number.
• Domestic callers outside Luena must dial 0 before the area code, then the subscriber number.
• Local calls within Luena may be possible by dialing only the subscriber number, depending on the operator's network configuration, but it is safer to use the full national format.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Angolan communications regulator, INACOM, oversees the allocation of geographic codes. The 2546 code is designated for fixed-line services, meaning it is not intended for mobile networks. However, with the evolution of telephony, some fixed lines may be VoIP-based, but the geographic association remains for routing and tariff purposes. Overlay codes have not been introduced for Luena, so the 2546 code remains unique for the area. When dialing from a mobile phone, the same international or national format applies, but ensure you have international dialing enabled if calling from abroad.