Area Code 2520 – Plateau, Abidjan

Overview of +225 2520

The country calling code +225 is assigned to Côte d’Ivoire under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within the national numbering plan, the prefix 2520 is a geographic area code designated for the Plateau district in the autonomous district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire. This code is part of the fixed-line PSTN network and is used for landline telephone services in the central business district and its immediate administrative surroundings.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Plateau is the central business district of Abidjan and hosts numerous government institutions, corporate headquarters, banks, and international organizations. The 2520 prefix covers the fixed-line exchanges serving this area, including the administrative and commercial zones. It is important to note that Côte d’Ivoire uses an open dialing plan for national calls: the trunk prefix 0 is dialed before the area code when calling from within the country. For example, to call a fixed line in Plateau from another Ivorian city, you would dial 0 2520 XX XX XX.

Dialing Formats

• National format (within Côte d’Ivoire): 0 2520 XX XX XX
• International format (from abroad): +225 2520 XX XX XX

All fixed-line numbers in Côte d’Ivoire have a total length of 10 digits when including the trunk prefix '0' (or 9 digits when dialed internationally without the '0'). The area code 2520 is followed by a 6-digit subscriber number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Plateau area; the 2520 prefix is unique to that geographic region. However, due to the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over IP networks, but the geographic significance remains for billing and emergency services purposes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers (within Côte d’Ivoire): Dial the trunk prefix '0', then the area code 2520, followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: 0 2520 12 34 56.

For international callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then the country code 225, then the area code 2520 (without the leading '0'), followed by the subscriber number. Example: +225 2520 12 34 56.

When calling from a mobile phone in Côte d’Ivoire, the same national format applies: 0 2520 12 34 56.

Always verify the current dialing procedures with your local telecom provider, as numbering plans may evolve.