Area Code 0145 – Libreville

Overview of Area Code 0145 in Gabon

Area code 0145 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Libreville, located in the Estuaire Province of Gabon. This code is part of the country's public switched telephone network (PSTN) numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 international standard. When dialing a landline number in Libreville from within Gabon, subscribers must include the leading '0' of the NDC, followed by the subscriber number. For example, a typical local number might be dialed as 0145 12 34 56 within the country.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 0145 prefix specifically serves the urban and suburban areas of Libreville, the economic and political hub of Gabon. As a geographic code, it is tied to a physical location, and the number's routing is determined by the fixed-line infrastructure of the incumbent operator and other licensed fixed-line carriers. The code is administered by the Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications du Gabon (ARTEL), the national regulatory authority, in accordance with the national numbering plan.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

• Local dialing (within Gabon): Dial the full national number, which includes the trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC and subscriber number: 0145 12 34 56.
• International dialing (from abroad): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., '00' or '+' from most countries), then the country code 241, followed by the NDC without the leading '0', and the subscriber number: +241 145 12 34 56.
• Callers from other regions in Gabon: Must include the trunk prefix '0' and the NDC, as shown above.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Libreville area; 0145 remains the primary geographic code for fixed-line services in the capital. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, some subscribers may use fixed-line numbers for non-geographic purposes, but the code itself retains its geographic significance. When calling from a mobile phone within Gabon, it is essential to dial the full national number, including the '0', as mobile networks do not automatically add the trunk prefix.

Practical Examples for Callers

• Local call (within Libreville): 0145 12 34 56
• Call from another city in Gabon (e.g., Port-Gentil): 0145 12 34 56
• Call from France: 00 241 145 12 34 56
• Call from the United States: 011 241 145 12 34 56

Understanding the correct dialing format ensures that calls to Libreville landlines are routed efficiently and without errors. For businesses and individuals maintaining regular contact with Gabon, saving numbers in the international format (+241145123456) is recommended for consistency across different networks.