Area Code 64 – Ismailia
The phone area code for Ismailia is 64 (international format +2064). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ismailia
Geographic Overview
The Egyptian national dialing code +20 64 is assigned to the Ismailia Governorate, a strategic region in northeastern Egypt that borders the Suez Canal. The prefix covers the city of Ismailia, the governorate's capital, as well as surrounding towns and rural areas within the governorate's administrative boundaries. Ismailia is known for its role as a major logistics and industrial hub, with significant commercial activity tied to the Suez Canal Authority and the adjacent free zones.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Egypt, the local format requires dialing 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 0 64 XXX XXXX (where X represents the local 7-digit subscriber number). For international callers, the country code +20 is used, dropping the leading trunk prefix '0', resulting in the format +20 64 XXX XXXX. For example, a landline in Ismailia might be dialed as +20 64 123 4567 from abroad, or 064 123 4567 within Egypt.
Numbering Structure
Egyptian fixed-line numbers are 8 digits long when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). In Ismailia, the subscriber number is 7 digits, and the area code '64' is a National Destination Code (NDC) within the E.164 numbering plan. The prefix is geographic, meaning it is tied to a physical location and is managed by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt.
Overlays and Changes
As of the latest NTRA updates, there are no overlay codes for Ismailia; the '64' prefix remains the sole geographic code for the governorate. However, subscribers may have migrated to VoIP or mobile alternatives, but the geographic code remains active for traditional PSTN lines. Callers should be aware that numbers beginning with +20 64 are landlines and may not support SMS services unless specifically enabled by the carrier.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Ismailia, it is possible to dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly without the area code for local calls, but this practice is becoming less common due to number portability. For long-distance calls within Egypt, always dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+20) and omit the leading '0'. Always verify the number length: after +20 64, there should be exactly 7 more digits.