Area Code 62 – Suez

Geographic Overview

The Egyptian national dialing plan, administered under the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), assigns the area code 62 to the Suez Governorate. This geographic code serves the city of Suez and its surrounding administrative districts, including Port Tawfik, El-Arbaeen, and the industrial zones along the Suez Canal. As a fixed-line PSTN code, it is used for landline services provided by Telecom Egypt and licensed alternative operators.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Egypt, the national format requires dialing 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 0 62 XXX XXXX. Internationally, callers must use the Egyptian country code +20, drop the leading trunk prefix 0, and dial +20 62 XXX XXXX. For example, a landline in Suez with the local number 345 6789 would be dialed as 062 345 6789 domestically and +20 62 345 6789 from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 62 code covers the Suez Governorate, which is strategically located at the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. Key localities include the city of Suez, the port districts, and residential areas such as Faisal and Al-Ganayen. The code is exclusively geographic, meaning it identifies a fixed physical location, and is not used for mobile services. Mobile numbers in Egypt are assigned separate non-geographic prefixes starting with 10, 11, 12, or 15.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Suez; the 62 code remains the sole geographic identifier for the region. The subscriber number length within the 62 code is typically seven digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of nine digits when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). This structure aligns with ITU-T E.164 recommendations for Egypt.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Suez may sometimes use abbreviated dialing for calls within the same exchange, but for all practical purposes, the full national format is recommended. For international callers, it is essential to use the plus sign (+) or the appropriate international access code from their country, followed by 20, then 62, and the subscriber number. Ensure that the leading 0 of the national trunk prefix is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Businesses and residents in Suez should verify the correct number with their service provider, especially when receiving calls from overseas, to avoid misdialing. The NTRA periodically updates numbering resources, but as of the latest data, the 62 code remains active and unchanged.