Area Code 220 – B/V Central

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 220 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the B/V Central region of Guyana. This designation encompasses the administrative districts of Berbice (B) and Vicinity (V), which include the county of Berbice and its surrounding central coastal areas. The code serves the eastern part of the country, with primary cities and towns including New Amsterdam, the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, as well as Rose Hall, Skeldon, and other communities along the Berbice River and the Atlantic coast. The region is a key hub for agriculture, commerce, and administrative services, and the 220 code covers both residential and business landline subscribers within this defined geographic area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Guyana, dialing a local number in the 220 area requires the full 7-digit subscriber number preceded by the trunk prefix 0 and the area code. The national format is 0-220-XXXX, where XXXX represents the local exchange line. For example, a local call to a subscriber in New Amsterdam would be dialed as 0-220-XXXX. Note that within the same exchange, local calls may be dialed using only the 4-digit line number, but this depends on the specific carrier's dialing plan.

For international callers, the correct format is the country code +592, followed by the area code 220 and the 7-digit subscriber number, without the leading trunk prefix. Thus, an international call would be dialed as +592 220 XXXX. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial 011-592-220-XXXX, while a caller from the United Kingdom would dial 00-592-220-XXXX. It is essential to omit the initial '0' of the national trunk prefix when dialing from abroad.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan for Guyana, the 220 area code does not have an overlay code. The country uses a closed numbering plan with fixed 7-digit subscriber numbers for geographic codes. The Guyana Public Telecommunications Corporation (Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, GT&T) and other licensed carriers manage the allocation of central office codes within the 220 NDC. No major overlay or area code splits have been announced, but subscribers should verify with their service provider for any future changes. For callers, it is important to note that while mobile numbers in Guyana also use the country code +592, they are assigned distinct non-geographic NDCs (e.g., 600-699 for mobile services) and are not part of the 220 geographic code.