Area Code 226 – Brunei Muara

Overview of Brunei Area Code 226

Area code 226 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Brunei Muara District, the smallest but most populous district in Brunei Darussalam. This district hosts the national capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, along with key administrative, commercial, and residential areas. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this district, connecting subscribers to the local telecommunications infrastructure operated primarily by UNN (Unified National Networks), the country's sole fixed-line carrier.

Geographic Coverage and Primary Areas

The 226 code covers the Brunei Muara District, which includes not only the capital city but also major suburbs and towns such as Gadong, Kianggeh, Berakas, and the commercial hub of Kampong Ayer (the famous water village). It also serves government offices, business districts, and residential zones within the district. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the line, although number portability may allow retention of the number when moving within Brunei, subject to regulatory provisions.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

Brunei's national numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164, with a full international number comprising the country code +673 followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. For fixed lines in Brunei Muara, the subscriber number begins with the NDC '226', resulting in an international format of +673 226 XXXX (where XXXX is the local line number).

• Local calls (within Brunei): Dial the full 7-digit number, e.g., 226 1234. No trunk prefix (like '0') is used in Brunei; the NDC is always included.
• International calls from abroad: Dial your country's exit code, then 673, then the 7-digit number, e.g., +673 226 1234.
• Calls from Brunei to another country: Dial the international prefix 00, then the destination country code, area code, and local number.

There are no area code overlays or changes currently planned for Brunei Muara. The numbering plan is closed, meaning the NDC is always dialed even for local calls within the same district.

Caller Guidance

For local callers within Brunei, simply dial the 7-digit number. For foreign callers, ensure you use the correct exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) followed by 673 and the full number. Be aware that some online directories may list numbers without the leading 226; always verify the complete 7-digit sequence.