Area Code 3051 – Labé

Geographic Overview

The +224 3051 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Labé region of Guinea. Labé is a major administrative center in the Fouta Djallon highlands, serving as the capital of the Labé Region. The code covers the urban commune of Labé and its surrounding prefectures, including Mali, Koubia, Tougué, and Lélouma, which rely on this numbering range for fixed-line PSTN services. As with all geographic codes in Guinea, the prefix is tied to a specific physical exchange, and calls are routed based on the subscriber's location.

Dialing Formats

For international callers, the full number must be dialed as +224 3051 XX XX (or +2243051XXXXX in continuous format). The national trunk prefix '0' is used when calling domestically from another region: 0 3051 XX XX. Local callers within Labé may often omit the area code and dial just the subscriber number, but this depends on the operator's local dialing plan. For example, a typical fixed-line number might be +224 3051 2345.

Caller Instructions

• From abroad: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then 224 (Guinea's country code), followed by 3051 and the subscriber's 5-digit number. Do not add any leading '0'.
• From another region in Guinea: Dial 0, then 3051, then the subscriber number.
• Within Labé: If local 5-digit dialing is permitted, dial only the subscriber number. Otherwise, use the national format.

Overlay and Numbering Plan

Guinea's national numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The NDC length is 4 digits (3051), and the subscriber number length is typically 5 digits, resulting in a total national significant number length of 9 digits (excluding the country code). No overlays are currently in effect for Labé; the 3051 code is exclusively assigned to this geographic area. However, with the growth of fixed-line services, future overlay codes may be introduced, requiring 10-digit dialing. For now, callers should always include the area code when dialing from outside the local area.

Regulatory Notes

The Autorité de Régulation des Postes et Télécommunications (ARPT) of Guinea manages the numbering plan. Geographic numbers are primarily used for fixed-line services, but some operators may route VoIP traffic over these numbers. When calling a 3051 number, be aware that the call may be delivered over a mix of PSTN and IP networks, but the geographic tariff applies. For emergency services or directory assistance, always use the national short codes, not this geographic prefix.