Area Code 2534 – San-Pédro

Overview of Area Code 2534 (San-Pédro)

Area code 2534 is a geographic numbering resource within the Côte d’Ivoire national numbering plan, assigned to the city of San-Pédro and its surrounding localities in the Bas-Sassandra District. As part of the ITU-T E.164 international dialing standard, this code is used to route calls to fixed-line subscribers (PSTN) within the San-Pédro exchange area. The code is administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) and is allocated exclusively for geographic services, meaning it corresponds to a physical location.

San-Pédro is the second-largest port city in Côte d’Ivoire and serves as a major economic hub for the southwestern region. The area code 2534 covers the urban center and extends to nearby towns and villages within the San-Pédro department. Subscribers within this area typically have seven-digit local numbers, resulting in a ten-digit national significant number when combined with the area code (e.g., 25 34 XX XX XX).

Dialing Formats

Understanding the correct dialing procedure is essential for both domestic and international callers.

• Local calls (within San-Pédro): When dialing from another fixed line in the same area, you may need to include the area code depending on the local dialing plan. In Côte d’Ivoire, all fixed-line numbers are dialed with the area code even for local calls. Thus, to call a San-Pédro number, you would dial: 25 34 XX XX XX.
• National calls (from other regions in Côte d’Ivoire): Dial the full national number: 25 34 XX XX XX.
• International calls (from abroad): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the country code 225, followed by the area code and subscriber number: +225 25 34 XX XX XX.

For example, if a subscriber’s number is 25 34 12 34 56, an international caller would dial +225 25 34 12 34 56.

Important Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for San-Pédro; the area code 2534 remains exclusive to this geographic region. However, with the ongoing migration toward IP-based telephony, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over VoIP networks, but the geographic significance of the code remains unchanged. Callers should note that tariffs for calls to this area vary depending on the operator and the caller’s location (domestic vs. international). For emergency services or directory assistance, always use the national short codes.