Area Code 1167 – Franceville

Geographic Overview

The prefix +241 1167 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Franceville, the capital of Haut-Ogooué Province in southeastern Gabon. Franceville is one of the country's major urban centers, known for its proximity to the Léconi and Batéké Plateaus and its role as a hub for the region's mining and forestry industries. The code covers the city itself and its immediate surrounding areas, including the districts of Mbaya and Patience.

Dialing Format

When calling a landline in Franceville from abroad, you must dial the full international format: +241 1167 XXX, where +241 is Gabon's country calling code, 1167 is the NDC for Franceville, and XXX represents the subscriber's local number (typically 3 digits). This results in a total national significant number length of 7 digits (NDC + subscriber number).

For domestic calls within Gabon from another region, the same format is used: dial 1167 XXX. However, when calling from a landline within the same local area, it may be possible to omit the NDC and dial only the 3-digit subscriber number, depending on the local network configuration. For international callers, always use the plus sign or the appropriate international access prefix (e.g., 00) followed by the country code and the full number.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Franceville): If your phone line is in the same exchange, you may be able to dial just the 3-digit subscriber number. However, for clarity and reliability, it is recommended to dial the full 7-digit number (1167 XXX).
• Domestic callers from other Gabonese cities: Dial 1167 XXX directly.
• International callers: Dial +241 1167 XXX (replace the plus sign with your country's international prefix if needed, e.g., 011 from North America).

Regulatory and Technical Notes

Gabon's numbering plan is administered by the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP). Geographic codes are allocated to fixed-line operators, and as of recent years, Gabon has implemented number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. However, the geographic significance of the code remains, and it is used for routing calls to the fixed network in Franceville.

When dialing from a mobile phone, the same rules apply, but be aware that international roaming may require the full international format. For VoIP users, ensure that your provider supports dialing to Gabon and that you use the correct international prefix.