Area Code 2524 – Abobo, Abidjan

Overview of Area Code 2524 (Abobo, Abidjan)

Area code 2524 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Abobo district, a northern suburb of Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire. Under the ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the Abobo exchange area. Abobo is one of the most populous communes of Abidjan, and the code serves residential, commercial, and administrative lines in that district.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed line in Abobo from within Côte d’Ivoire, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The complete national number is 0 25 24 XX XX XX (10 digits). For example, a local number might be 0 25 24 12 34 56.

From abroad, callers must dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the country code +225, followed by the NDC 25 24 and the six-digit subscriber number. The international format is +225 25 24 XX XX XX. For instance, +225 25 24 12 34 56.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2524 code is part of the larger Abidjan fixed-line numbering plan, which is subdivided into multiple exchange codes. Abobo is bordered by other communes such as Adjamé and Yopougon, but each has its own distinct NDC. The code is administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) and assigned to the incumbent operator, CI-Telecom, as well as other licensed fixed-line operators.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Abobo; the 2524 code is dedicated to that geographic area. However, as the demand for fixed lines grows, the regulator may introduce additional NDCs or implement number portability. For callers, it is essential to always include the NDC when dialing from a mobile phone, even if the destination is in the same city, because mobile networks require full national numbering.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Abidjan): Dial 25 24 XX XX XX (without the trunk prefix) if your line is in the same local area? Actually, in Côte d’Ivoire, all fixed-to-fixed calls within the same city may require the trunk prefix if they are between different exchanges. To be safe, always dial 0 25 24 XX XX XX.
• National callers (outside Abidjan): Dial 0 25 24 XX XX XX.
• International callers: Dial +225 25 24 XX XX XX.

This code is strictly for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Côte d’Ivoire use different prefixes (e.g., 01, 05, 07) and are not tied to geographic locations.