Area Code 2548 – Moxico

Overview of Angola's Geographic Numbering Plan

Angola's national numbering plan adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, with country calling code +244. Geographic numbers are allocated to fixed-line services and are identified by a two-digit National Destination Code (NDC) that corresponds to a specific province or region. The prefix 2548 is a geographic area code assigned to the Moxico Province, a vast and resource-rich region in eastern Angola.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2548 code serves the entire Moxico Province, whose capital is Luena (formerly known as Luso). Moxico is the largest province in Angola by land area, bordering Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The code covers both the urban center of Luena and surrounding municipalities, including Camanongue, Léua, Luau, Luchazes, and Alto Zambeze. Fixed-line services in these areas are allocated numbers under this code, primarily provided by Angola Telecom, the incumbent operator.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

Understanding the correct dialing sequence is crucial for both domestic and international callers.

• National (domestic) calls: When calling a fixed-line number within Angola from another province, dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2548, and then the subscriber's 7-digit number. For example, a local number in Luena might be dialed as: 0 2548 123 456.
• International calls from abroad: Callers outside Angola should dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), followed by Angola's country code 244, the area code 2548 (without the leading trunk prefix 0), and the 7-digit subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +244 2548 123 456.
• Local calls within the same area code: In many cases, local calls within the Moxico Province may be made by dialing only the 7-digit subscriber number, but it is always safer to use the full national format to avoid routing issues.

Number Structure and Overlay Considerations

Angolan fixed-line numbers are generally 9 digits long when dialed in international format (including the country code but excluding the trunk prefix). The structure is: +244 (country code) + 2-digit NDC (25 for Moxico, with 48 as the specific exchange identifier) + 7-digit subscriber number. Currently, there are no overlay codes in Angola; each geographic region has a unique NDC. However, as demand for fixed-line services grows, the regulator (INACOM) may introduce additional codes or overlay plans in the future.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Moxico, if you experience difficulties with short dialing, use the full national format. For international callers, always replace the leading '0' of the national dialing sequence with the country code +244. Be mindful of time zone differences (Angola is on West Africa Time, UTC+1) when placing calls.