Area Code 2733 – Man
The phone area code for Man is 2733 (international format +2252733). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Man
Geographic Overview
The +225 2733 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western region of Côte d’Ivoire, specifically serving the city of Man and its surrounding administrative areas. Man is the capital of the Montagnes District and the prefecture of the same name, located near the Guinean border. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the traditional public switched telephone network, and it follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Man fixed-line number from within Côte d’Ivoire, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The full national format is 0 27 33 XX XX XX (10 digits after the trunk prefix). For example, a local number might appear as 0 27 33 12 34 56.
From abroad, callers must replace the leading 0 with the country code +225, resulting in the international format +225 27 33 XX XX XX. For instance, the same number would be dialed as +225 27 33 12 34 56.
Geographic Allocation and Overlays
The 2733 prefix is part of the larger 27/33 numbering block allocated to the western region. The Ivorian regulatory authority (ARTCI) manages these allocations. Currently, there is no overlay code for Man; the 2733 prefix is exclusive to fixed-line services in that area. However, due to the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be routed over IP networks, but the geographic association remains for administrative and billing purposes.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Côte d’Ivoire must always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing any fixed-line number, even if calling from the same region.
- International callers should dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries) followed by 225 and then the NDC without the leading 0.
- When saving the number in a mobile phone, it is recommended to store it in international format (+225 27 33 XX XX XX) to ensure proper dialing from any location.
This prefix is not associated with mobile services; mobile numbers in Côte d’Ivoire typically start with 01, 05, 07, or 09 and are non-geographic.