Area Code 1146 – Libreville

Geographic Overview

The prefix +241 1146 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Libreville area, the capital and largest city of Gabon. Libreville is the administrative, economic, and cultural hub of the country, located on the Komo River estuary near the Gulf of Guinea. This code serves the city and its immediate suburbs, including residential, commercial, and government districts.

Dialing Formats

When calling a number with this prefix, the format depends on the caller's location:

• International call from abroad: Dial +241 1146 XXX (replace XXX with the local subscriber number). For example, a typical number might be +241 1146 1234.
• Domestic call from within Gabon (outside Libreville): Dial 1146 XXX (the trunk prefix 0 is not used in Gabon's international format; however, domestic calls often require the full NDC without the country code).
• Local call within Libreville: In many cases, you can dial just the subscriber number, but it is safer to use the full NDC to avoid confusion, especially with mobile numbers.

Numbering and Regulatory Details

Gabon's national numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The country code is +241, and geographic numbers are typically 8 digits long when including the NDC. The prefix 1146 is part of the geographic NDC structure, with the remaining digits forming the local subscriber number. This code is allocated to fixed-line PSTN services, though some VoIP services may also use it for local presence.

Caller Instructions

For international callers, always use the plus sign (+) or the international access prefix of your country (e.g., 00 from many European countries) followed by 241 and the full number. For example, to call a Libreville landline from the United States, you would dial 011 241 1146 1234. From the UK, it would be 00 241 1146 1234.

Domestic callers outside Libreville should dial the NDC and subscriber number without the country code. If you are within Libreville, you may be able to dial only the subscriber number, but using the full NDC ensures connectivity across all networks.

Important Considerations

Gabon has implemented number portability for fixed and mobile services, meaning that a number with this prefix may be routed to a different operator or even a mobile network, but the geographic significance remains. Always verify the number with the recipient to ensure accurate dialing, especially for business or official communications.