Area Code 299 – Neuquén, Neuquén

Overview

The +54 299 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Neuquén, the capital of the Neuquén Province in Argentina's Patagonia region. This code covers the Greater Neuquén area, including the city itself and its immediate surroundings, such as the neighboring towns of Plottier, Centenario, and Vista Alegre. Neuquén is a major economic hub, known for its energy sector (oil and gas), agriculture, and as a gateway to the Patagonian Andes.

Dialing Formats

For domestic calls within Argentina, the trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code, followed by the subscriber number. The local subscriber number in Neuquén is 7 digits long. Therefore, a domestic call from another province to a landline in Neuquén is dialed as:

0 299 XXX XXXX

For international calls from outside Argentina, the country code +54 is used, followed by the area code (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number:

+54 299 XXX XXXX

For example, to call a landline in Neuquén with the number 1234567:

• From Buenos Aires: 0 299 123 4567
• From the United States: +54 299 123 4567

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The area code 299 is part of the Argentine National Numbering Plan, regulated by the Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM). It is classified as a geographic code, meaning that calls are routed based on the physical location of the line. The region is served by both fixed-line operators (such as Telefónica de Argentina and Telecom Argentina) and various internet service providers offering VoIP services. Mobile numbers in Argentina are not tied to geographic area codes; they use the prefix 11 for Buenos Aires and 3XX for other regions, but mobile numbers are identified by the leading 15 after the area code when dialed domestically. For example, a mobile in Neuquén would be dialed as 0 299 15 XXXX XXXX domestically, but internationally as +54 9 299 XXXX XXXX (note the use of 9 after the country code for mobile calls).

Overlay and Numbering Changes

As of 2025, there are no overlay codes in Neuquén; the 299 code remains the sole geographic code for the region. However, due to increasing demand for numbers, ENACOM periodically reviews numbering resources. It is always advisable to verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 299 area: you can dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly without the area code. For callers from other regions in Argentina, include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code. For international callers, always use the +54 country code and drop the leading 0 of the trunk prefix.