Area Code 82 – Dinant

Overview of Area Code +32 82

Area code +32 82 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dinant region in the Walloon Region of Belgium. It covers the province of Namur, specifically the arrondissement of Dinant, which includes the city of Dinant itself and surrounding municipalities such as Anhée, Beauraing, Bièvre, Ciney, Hamois, Havelange, Houyet, Onhaye, Rochefort, Somme-Leuze, Vresse-sur-Semois, and Yvoir. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area.

Local Dialing and Number Format

Belgian geographic numbers consist of the NDC followed by a subscriber number. For area code 82, the subscriber number is 7 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits. When calling within Belgium, you dial the NDC without the leading '0' (i.e., 82) followed by the subscriber number. For example, a local number in Dinant might be 82 22 11 11. To call from abroad, you dial the international prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the country code 32, then the NDC without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. So the same number would be dialed as +32 82 22 11 11.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Belgium): Dial 082 22 11 11 if you are outside the 82 area but within Belgium (the leading '0' is used for national trunk prefix). If you are calling from within the same area code, you may dial only the subscriber number, but it is safer to always include the area code.
• International callers: Dial +32 82 22 11 11 (or 0032 82 22 11 11 from countries using the 00 international prefix).

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The Dinant area code is part of the Belgian numbering plan administered by the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT). It is a geographic code, meaning that the tariff for calls to this number is based on the location of the called party. The region is known for its scenic Meuse Valley and the Citadel of Dinant, and it is a popular tourist destination. The code serves both residential and business customers, and there are no overlay codes currently in effect; the 82 code is the sole geographic code for this area.

Numbering Plan Considerations

Belgium has a closed dialing plan for geographic numbers, meaning that the full national number (including the NDC) must always be dialed, even for local calls. This is important for callers to remember. The 82 code is not used for mobile or non-geographic services; those have their own dedicated prefixes (e.g., 04xx for mobile). If you receive a call from an unknown number starting with +32 82, it is a fixed-line call from the Dinant area. For any further details, consult the BIPT numbering plan or your telecom provider.