Area Code 2265 – Coronel Vidal, Buenos Aires
The phone area code for Coronel Vidal, Buenos Aires is 2265 (international format +542265). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2265
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📍 Geographic Location of Coronel Vidal, Buenos Aires
Geographic Overview
The Argentine area code 2265 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region surrounding Coronel Vidal, a city in the southeastern part of Buenos Aires Province. This code covers the administrative partido of Mar Chiquita and several nearby towns, including General Pirán, Vivoratá, and the coastal locality of Mar Chiquita itself. The region is primarily agricultural and tourist-oriented, with Coronel Vidal serving as the main urban center.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in this area, the national dialing format is 02265 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number). Internationally, callers must use +54 2265 XXX XXX. The subscriber number length within this code is typically seven digits, but always verify the exact number with your contact.
For local calls within the same area code, you may dial the subscriber number directly without the prefix. However, for calls from other Argentine provinces, you must dial 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number. From abroad, replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code +54.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for 2265. The area code is exclusively geographic and tied to the physical location of the fixed line. Mobile numbers in Argentina are non-geographic and always begin with 15 after the area code when dialed nationally, but they are not part of this fixed-line prefix.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within 2265): dial the 7-digit subscriber number.
- National callers (from other Argentine codes): dial 0 2265 followed by the subscriber number.
- International callers: dial your country's exit code, then 54 2265, followed by the subscriber number.
For example, to call a Coronel Vidal number from the United States, you would dial: 011 54 2265 123 4567. From a mobile phone in Argentina, you might need to include the 0 before the area code, depending on your carrier.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Argentina's telecom regulator, ENACOM, manages the numbering plan. Fixed-line numbers under 2265 are traditionally served by copper PSTN lines, but fiber-optic and VoIP services are increasingly available. When dialing from abroad, ensure you omit the leading 0 of the national trunk prefix. Also, be aware that some numbers may have been ported to VoIP providers, but the geographic area code remains unchanged.