Area Code 2262 – Necochea, Buenos Aires

Overview of Area Code 2262

Area code 2262 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the southeastern region of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It serves the coastal city of Necochea and its surrounding localities, including Quequén, Costa Bonita, and rural areas within the Necochea Partido. This code is part of the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, with Argentina's country calling code +54.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2262 area code covers the administrative jurisdiction of Necochea Partido, which is situated along the Atlantic coast, approximately 500 km south of Buenos Aires city. The region is known for its ports, agriculture, and tourism. Key towns served include Necochea (the principal urban center), Quequén (located across the Quequén River), and smaller communities such as La Dulce and Juan N. Fernández. The area code is administered by the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), Argentina's telecommunications regulator.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

Understanding the correct dialing procedure is essential for both local and international callers.

• Local calls (within the 2262 area): When dialing a number within the same area code, only the subscriber number is required. For example, to call a landline in Necochea with the number 456-7890, local callers simply dial 456-7890.
• National long-distance calls (from other Argentine cities): Callers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2262, and then the subscriber number. For instance, from Buenos Aires city, dial 0-2262-456-7890.
• International calls (from outside Argentina): Callers should dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), followed by Argentina's country code 54, then the area code 2262 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. For example, from the United States, dial 011-54-2262-456-7890.

Note that Argentina uses a closed dialing plan for mobile numbers, but for geographic landlines, the national trunk prefix 0 is used for all calls outside the local area.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for 2262; it remains the sole area code for the region. However, as part of ENACOM's ongoing number conservation measures, new landline subscribers in the area may be assigned numbers with different initial digits within the 2262 code. Callers should always verify the complete 10-digit number (including area code) when dialing from outside the local area to avoid misdialing.

Services and Usage

Area code 2262 is primarily used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. Many businesses, government offices, and residential users rely on this code. While mobile numbers in Argentina are non-geographic and begin with 15 or 11 (for the Buenos Aires metropolitan area), landlines in Necochea use 2262. When calling a mobile number from a fixed line in Necochea, callers must dial the full mobile number including the 15 prefix and the area code of the mobile's original location, as per national dialing rules.