Area Code 2615 – Huila

Overview of Angola's +244 2615 Geographic Code

The +244 2615 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Huíla Province in Angola. This code is part of Angola's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 standard. The province of Huíla is located in the southwestern part of the country, with its capital and largest city being Lubango. The 2615 code specifically serves the Lubango metropolitan area and its surrounding municipalities, including Humpata, Chibia, and Quipungo.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When dialing a fixed-line number within Angola that uses the 2615 code, you must include the trunk prefix '0' before the NDC. For example, to call a local number in Lubango, you would dial: 0 2615 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber's 6-digit line number). The complete national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits, comprising the NDC (2615) and the subscriber number.

For international callers, the dialing format is: +244 2615 XXX XXX (or 00244 2615 XXX XXX from many countries). The leading '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad. For instance, if the local number is 2615 123 456, a caller from the United States would dial: 011 244 2615 123 456.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Details

The Huíla Province is one of Angola's 18 provinces, bordered by Namibe to the west, Benguela to the northwest, Huambo to the north, Bié to the northeast, and Cunene to the south. Lubango, the provincial capital, is a major economic and cultural hub, known for its scenic Serra da Leba mountains and the Cristo Rei statue. The 2615 code covers both residential and business fixed-line services within the province's urban and semi-urban areas.

As with all geographic codes in Angola, the 2615 prefix is tied to a physical location. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when moving within the same geographic area, subject to regulatory rules. Overlay codes have not been introduced for Huíla, so the 2615 code remains the sole geographic area code for the region.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Angola): Dial 0 2615 XXX XXX for calls to Huíla fixed lines.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 244 2615 XXX XXX.
• Mobile to fixed: Mobile users in Angola must also include the '0' when dialing a fixed number, e.g., 0 2615 XXX XXX.

Always verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider, as local dialing habits may vary.