Area Code 392 – Gaborone
The phone area code for Gaborone is 392 (international format +267392). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gaborone
Overview of Botswana Area Code 392
Area code 392 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Gaborone and its immediate surrounding areas in Botswana. It is part of the country's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The full international dialing format for a fixed-line number in this region is +267 392 XXXX, where +267 is Botswana's country calling code.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 392 code serves the Gaborone metropolitan area, including the central business district, residential suburbs, and industrial zones. Gaborone is the administrative capital of Botswana and hosts the national government, foreign embassies, and major corporate headquarters. The code is allocated to fixed-line services, typically provided by Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTC) and licensed private operators. As a geographic code, it identifies the physical location of the subscriber's line, which is essential for emergency services and regulatory compliance.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Botswana, the number is dialed as 392 XXXX (without the leading 0, as Botswana uses a closed numbering plan). For international callers, the format is +267 392 XXXX (or 00267 392 XXXX from countries using the international prefix 00). When dialing from a mobile phone, it is advisable to include the + sign to ensure proper routing. There is no area code overlay in Gaborone; the 392 code is unique to this region, and no additional digit is required for local calls.
Numbering Plan Considerations
Fixed-line numbers under 392 are typically 7 digits long in total (including the NDC), but the subscriber number is 4 digits. The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) manages the allocation of these numbers. As of recent years, there has been a gradual migration of fixed-line services to VoIP, but the geographic significance of the code remains. Callers should be aware that numbers beginning with 392 are not mobile numbers and cannot be reached via SMS in the same way as mobile services.
Practical Usage and Examples
For instance, a government office in Gaborone might have the number +267 392 1234. A local caller would dial 392 1234. An international caller from the United States would dial 011 267 392 1234. When storing the number in a phone, it is best to use the international format to avoid confusion when traveling.