Area Code 2130 – Yamoussoukro
The phone area code for Yamoussoukro is 2130 (international format +2252130). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Yamoussoukro
Geographic Context and Administrative Significance
The prefix +225 2130 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the administrative capital district of Côte d’Ivoire, Yamoussoukro. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) and is allocated for fixed-line PSTN services. Yamoussoukro, the political and administrative capital, hosts key government institutions, the presidential palace, and the National Assembly, making this prefix particularly relevant for governmental, institutional, and business communications. The geographic nature of the code means that the number is tied to a physical line within the Yamoussoukro exchange area, although modern fixed-line networks may also support VoIP-based termination.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a Yamoussoukro fixed line from within Côte d’Ivoire, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 2130 XX XX XX (where X represents a digit). For example, a local number might be 0 2130 12 34 56. From abroad, callers must use the international prefix (typically 00 or +), followed by the country code 225, the NDC 2130, and the subscriber number, omitting the leading 0. The international format is +225 2130 12 34 56. It is crucial to note that the NDC 2130 is not to be confused with the mobile prefix 01 or 05; this is strictly a fixed-line geographic code.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Yamoussoukro, the full national number must be dialed, as local dialing without the trunk prefix is not permitted in the Ivorian numbering plan. For callers from other Ivorian cities, dial 0 2130 XX XX XX. For international callers, always replace the leading 0 with the +225 country code. Be aware that international call tariffs apply, and the call will be routed through the international gateway to the fixed network in Yamoussoukro. If you experience difficulties, verify the number length (10 digits total including the NDC) and ensure you are not inadvertently dialing a mobile prefix.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ARTCI updates, there is no overlay code for Yamoussoukro; the 2130 prefix remains unique to this district. However, due to the growth of VoIP and fixed-wireless services, some numbers may not be physically located in Yamoussoukro, but they retain the geographic identity for routing and regulatory purposes. This is particularly relevant for businesses that use cloud-based PBX systems but wish to maintain a local presence. Always confirm the exact number of digits when dialing, as subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits following the NDC, making the total national number 10 digits (excluding the trunk prefix).