Area Code 0144 – Libreville
The phone area code for Libreville is 0144 (international format +2410144). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Libreville
Geographic Overview
The prefix 0144 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Libreville area, the capital and largest city of Gabon. As part of the country's national numbering plan, this code routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the Estuaire Province, which includes the urban and suburban zones of Libreville and its immediate surroundings. The code is used for traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services, as well as fixed wireless and VoIP lines that are allocated to the geographic area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a number with the 0144 prefix, the format depends on the caller's location:
- National dialing (within Gabon): Dial 0144 XX XX XX (the full 8-digit subscriber number, including the leading '0').
- International dialing (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code, then 241 (Gabon's country code), followed by the subscriber number without the leading '0': +241 144 XX XX XX.
For example, a local call to a number in Libreville would be placed as 0144 12 34 56, while an international caller would dial +241 144 12 34 56.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Gabon, simply dial the 8-digit national number starting with 0144. For international callers, ensure you drop the initial '0' of the NDC when adding the +241 country code. This is a standard E.164 formatting rule. Be aware that calls to geographic numbers are typically tariffed based on the distance and the operator's rate plan, but within Gabon, many operators now offer flat-rate calling to fixed lines.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Gabon's numbering plan does not currently use overlays for the Libreville area; the 0144 prefix is exclusive to the geographic region. However, number portability may allow a subscriber to retain their 0144 number even if they move to a different operator, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment. As the country continues to expand its telecommunications infrastructure, new fixed-line numbers may be allocated under this prefix or other geographic codes, but the 0144 code remains a key identifier for the capital region.