Area Code 0147 – Libreville

Overview of Gabon's +241 0147 Geographic Prefix

The +241 0147 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city, Libreville, within Gabon's national numbering plan. This prefix is used for fixed-line telephone services, typically provided by the incumbent operator and alternative local exchange carriers. As a geographic number, it routes calls to a specific administrative region, and the tariff structure is based on the caller's location relative to the Libreville exchange area.

Coverage and Administration

Libreville, the largest city and political capital of Gabon, is located in the Estuaire Province. The 0147 code covers the urban and suburban areas of Libreville, including districts such as the central business district, residential neighborhoods, and commercial zones. The code is administered under the oversight of the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency of Gabon (ARTEL), which manages the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Gabon, the national dialing format requires dialing the trunk prefix '0', followed by the NDC '147' and the subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Libreville with the number 0147 123 456, you would dial 0147 123 456 from anywhere within Gabon. The complete national number is 9 digits long, including the leading '0'.

For international callers, the leading '0' is omitted, and the country code +241 is used. The international format is +241 147 123 456. When calling from abroad, you must replace the '+' with your country's international access code (e.g., '00' in most European countries, '011' in North America).

It is important to note that Gabon's numbering plan does not currently use area code overlays; each geographic region has a unique NDC. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their 0147 number when moving within the same geographic area, but not when relocating to a different region.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Libreville can often dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly (without the 0147 prefix) if their telephone service provider supports local dialing. However, for consistency and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format.
• National long-distance callers from other regions of Gabon must dial '0' + '147' + subscriber number.
• International callers should dial their international access code, then +241, then 147, followed by the subscriber number.

When dialing from a mobile phone in Gabon, the same national format applies, and charges may vary depending on your mobile plan. For businesses, using a geographic number like 0147 can enhance local presence and trust among customers in Libreville.