Area Code 774 – Moroni

Geographic Overview

The +269 774 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of the Union of the Comoros, Moroni, located on the island of Grande Comore (Ngazidja). This code is part of the country's national numbering plan, which was restructured in 2010 to align with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Moroni serves as the political and administrative capital, hosting the presidential palace, government ministries, and the Port of Moroni, making this prefix essential for businesses, government offices, and residents in the urban core.

Dialing Formats

When calling a number with the 774 prefix from within Comoros, subscribers must dial the full national number, which includes the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, a local call to a landline in Moroni would be dialed as 774 XX XX (seven digits total). From abroad, callers must use the international format: +269 774 XX XX. Note that Comoros uses a closed numbering plan; therefore, the trunk prefix '0' is not used even for domestic calls. The country code +269 is assigned by the ITU, and the NDC 774 is reserved exclusively for geographic numbers in Moroni.

Coverage and Administration

The 774 prefix covers the commune of Moroni, including neighborhoods such as Badjanani, Mtsangamouji, and the central business district. It is administered by the national regulatory authority, Autorité Nationale de Régulation des TIC (ANRTIC), which oversees number allocation to fixed-line operators. Historically, the incumbent operator Comores Telecom has been the primary provider for these lines, but since market liberalization, other licensed operators may also offer services using this code. The geographic nature of the prefix means that tariffs are typically lower for calls within the same island, and emergency services (police: 17, fire: 18) are reachable without the prefix.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: Simply dial 774 XX XX from any fixed or mobile phone within Comoros. For international callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 269, then 774, and the four-digit subscriber number. Ensure you omit any leading '0' that might appear in local directories. Mobile users in Comoros can also reach these numbers directly, but be aware that international roaming charges may apply if you are using a foreign SIM card.