Area Code 2316 – Daireaux, Buenos Aires

Overview of Area Code 2316

Area code 2316 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Daireaux and its surrounding rural areas within the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The region is situated in the central-northwest of Buenos Aires Province, approximately 360 km from the federal capital, Buenos Aires City. Daireaux serves as the administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding agricultural districts.

Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats

The 2316 code covers Daireaux itself, along with smaller localities such as La Larga, Arboledas, and Húsares, among others. For local calls within the same area code, subscribers typically dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly (without the area code). However, for calls originating from other Argentine cities or from abroad, the full international format must be used.

• National (domestic) dialing: Dial 0 (trunk prefix) followed by 2316 and the seven-digit local number. Example: 0 2316 456-7890.
• International dialing from outside Argentina: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then 54 (Argentina's country code), 2316, and the seven-digit local number. Example: +54 2316 456-7890.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, area code 2316 does not have an overlay code; it operates as a standalone geographic NDC. However, as part of ENACOM's ongoing efforts to expand telecommunication services, future overlays may be introduced. Subscribers should note that mobile numbers in Argentina are always prefixed with 15 when dialed from a fixed line within the same country, but this does not apply to geographic fixed-line numbers.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: If you are within the 2316 area, you can dial the seven-digit number directly. For callers from other Argentine provinces, you must include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code. For international callers: Always use the plus sign (+) or the appropriate international exit code, followed by Argentina's country code 54, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. This ensures proper routing through the PSTN and VoIP networks.

Understanding the correct dialing format is essential for both residential and business users to avoid call failures and additional charges. For more detailed information on Argentine numbering plans, consult ENACOM's official guidelines.