Area Code 47 – Mayabeque and Artemisa

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Area code 47 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Cuban numbering plan, assigned to the western provinces of Mayabeque and Artemisa. These provinces were created in 2011 from the former La Habana province, and the code 47 was retained to serve the entire territory. The region includes key municipalities such as San José de las Lajas (capital of Mayabeque), Güines, Jaruco, and Batabanó in Mayabeque, as well as Artemisa, San Antonio de los Baños, and Mariel in Artemisa. The area is strategically important due to the Mariel Special Development Zone, a major economic hub.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

When calling a fixed-line number in Mayabeque or Artemisa from within Cuba, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 47 and the subscriber number (which has 6 to 7 digits). For example, a local call to a number in San José de las Lajas would be dialed as 047 XXXXXX. From outside Cuba, callers must use the international access prefix (00 or +), followed by Cuba's country code 53, then the area code 47 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. For instance, an international caller would dial +53 47 XXXXXX.

It is important to note that Cuba's fixed-line network is undergoing modernization, and some numbers may have been migrated to 8-digit format. However, the area code 47 remains fixed as part of the national numbering plan. Visitors to Cuba should be aware that international calls to Cuban fixed lines may require assistance from local operators or hotel services due to the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

Overlays and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there are no overlay codes in the 47 region; the code is exclusively used for Mayabeque and Artemisa. The Cuban government has implemented a unified numbering plan for fixed and mobile services, but area codes like 47 remain geographic. Mobile numbers in Cuba use separate prefixes (e.g., 5x) and are non-geographic. When dialing from a mobile phone within Cuba to a fixed line in this region, the same national format (047 + number) applies. For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading 0 and dial +53 47 followed by the local number.

Understanding the correct dialing format is crucial for businesses and individuals maintaining contact with the region, especially given the growing economic activity around the Mariel port. Always verify the current number length with your service provider, as the Cuban telecom authority (ETECSA) periodically updates numbering resources.