Area Code 96 – Amapá
The phone area code for Amapá is 96 (international format +5596). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 96
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📍 Geographic Location of Amapá
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +55 96 country calling code and area code combination is exclusively assigned to the state of Amapá, a federative unit located in the extreme northern region of Brazil. Amapá is bordered by French Guiana to the north, Suriname to the northwest, Pará to the south and west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The state capital, Macapá, is the primary city served by this code, along with other significant municipalities such as Santana, Laranjal do Jari, Oiapoque, and Mazagão. The code 96 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) under the Brazilian numbering plan, administered by ANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações).
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local calls within Amapá, callers must dial the area code 96 followed by the 8-digit subscriber number, even for calls within the same city. For example, to reach a landline in Macapá, one would dial: 96 3XXX-XXXX. For mobile numbers, the format is 96 9XXXX-XXXX. When calling from other Brazilian states, the national trunk prefix '0' is required, followed by the operator code (e.g., 0XX), then 96 and the subscriber number: 0XX 96 3XXX-XXXX. International callers should dial the Brazilian country code +55, then 96, and the subscriber number, omitting the leading '0': +55 96 3XXX-XXXX.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
All numbers under the 96 code have a total length of 10 or 11 digits when including the area code, conforming to the E.164 standard. As of the latest ANATEL updates, there are no overlay codes in Amapá; the 96 code serves the entire state without geographic segmentation. However, due to the growth of mobile services, the 9th digit '9' is mandatory for all mobile numbers, distinguishing them from fixed-line numbers that typically start with digits 3 to 5.
Practical Guidance for Callers
For local callers within Amapá, simply dial 96 + the number. For callers from other Brazilian states, remember to include the operator code after the trunk prefix '0'. International callers should always use the +55 country code and drop the trunk prefix. It is important to note that calls to 96 numbers from abroad are billed according to the international tariff of the originating country, and the called party may incur charges if the call is made to a mobile number, depending on their plan.