Area Code 58 – Jwaneng
The phone area code for Jwaneng is 58 (international format +26758). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Jwaneng
Overview of Botswana Area Code 58
Area code 58 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Jwaneng and its surrounding areas in the Republic of Botswana. Jwaneng is located in the Southern District, approximately 120 kilometers west of the capital, Gaborone. The town is globally recognized for the Jwaneng Diamond Mine, one of the world's richest diamond mines by value, operated by Debswana. The area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this region.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Jwaneng from within Botswana, you must include the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Botswana is 8 digits, with the area code being 2 digits and the subscriber number being 6 digits.
- National dialing (within Botswana): Dial
0 58 XXX XXX(where X represents the 6-digit subscriber number). - International dialing (from outside Botswana): Dial your country's exit code, then +267 (Botswana's country calling code), followed by the area code without the leading '0' and the subscriber number:
+267 58 XXX XXX.
For example, a local caller in Gaborone would dial 058 123 456 to reach a number in Jwaneng. An international caller from the United States would dial 011 267 58 123 456, while a caller from the United Kingdom would dial 00 267 58 123 456.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 58 area code serves the administrative district of Jwaneng, which is a town council area with its own local government. It is important to note that Jwaneng is a self-contained town, and the area code covers the town center, residential areas, and the mining complex. The surrounding rural areas may be served by other codes, so it is advisable to confirm the correct code for specific villages.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Botswana, always use the trunk prefix '0' when dialing a fixed-line number in Jwaneng, even if you are calling from another mobile phone. For international callers, remember to drop the leading '0' and use the country code +267. Mobile numbers in Botswana are not tied to geographic area codes and have their own numbering range, so if you are calling a mobile number, you will not use the 58 area code.
As with many countries, Botswana has implemented number portability for fixed-line services, meaning that a number with the 58 area code could theoretically be ported to a different geographic location, but in practice, it remains associated with Jwaneng. Always verify the number with the recipient if you are unsure.