Area Code 2736 – Korhogo

Overview of +225 2736

The international dialing code +225 2736 corresponds to a geographic numbering block assigned to the city of Korhogo, located in the northern region of Côte d’Ivoire. Korhogo is the capital of the Poro Region and serves as a major commercial and cultural hub for the northern part of the country. This prefix is part of the national numbering plan under the oversight of the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI), which administers geographic numbers according to ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats

The 2736 prefix is allocated to fixed-line services within the Korhogo exchange area. Subscribers in this area have eight-digit national significant numbers (NSN) that begin with 27, followed by a two-digit central office code (36) and a four-digit subscriber line. The complete national format is 27 36 XX XX, while the international format is +225 27 36 XX XX.

For local callers within Côte d’Ivoire, dialing a Korhogo fixed line requires only the eight-digit number (e.g., 27 36 XX XX). International callers must replace the leading zero (if present) with the country code +225, resulting in the format +225 27 36 XX XX. It is important to note that Côte d’Ivoire uses a closed numbering plan; there is no trunk prefix (0) for domestic calls, so the number is dialed exactly as it appears after the country code.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ARTCI updates, no overlay code has been introduced for the Korhogo area; the 27 prefix remains dedicated to fixed-line services in the northern region. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, some numbers with the 27 prefix may be routed over IP networks, but they remain geographically associated with the Korhogo exchange. Callers should always verify the correct number of digits to avoid misdialing.

Caller Instructions

• Domestic callers (within Côte d’Ivoire): Dial 27 36 XX XX directly.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then 225, followed by 27 36 XX XX. Example: +225 27 36 12 34.
• Mobile to fixed-line calls: Mobile subscribers must include the full eight-digit fixed-line number, as mobile networks do not interpret short codes.

For businesses or individuals in Korhogo, having a geographic number reinforces local presence and may reduce the cost of incoming calls from international partners, depending on their carrier's rates. Always confirm the current tariff with your service provider.