Area Code 223 – Georgetown

Overview of Area Code 223 (Georgetown, Guyana)

Area code 223 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central business district and surrounding neighborhoods of Georgetown, the capital city of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. This code falls under the country's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. When dialing from abroad, the full international format is +592 223 XXXX, where +592 is Guyana's country calling code. Within Guyana, callers dial the seven-digit local number directly, omitting the trunk prefix '0' (Guyana does not use a trunk prefix for domestic calls).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 223 code covers the historic heart of Georgetown, including key commercial areas such as Robb Street, Regent Street, and the business district near the Demerara River. It serves government offices, financial institutions, and residential zones within the city's core. Georgetown is the seat of the national government and the country's largest urban center, making this code essential for businesses and public services. The code is administered by the Guyana Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and allocated to fixed-line operators, primarily GTT (Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

• Domestic calls (within Guyana): Dial the seven-digit number directly, e.g., 223 4567. No area code repetition or trunk prefix is required.
• International calls from abroad: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by Guyana's country code +592, then the area code and subscriber number: +592 223 4567.
• Calling from a mobile phone: Always use the international format +592 223 XXXX for calls made from outside Guyana. Within Guyana, mobile users can dial the local seven-digit number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Georgetown; the 223 code is unique to this geographic area. However, as the demand for telecommunication services grows, the PUC may introduce additional NDCs or implement number pooling to ensure efficient use of numbering resources. For now, callers should be aware that numbers beginning with 223 are fixed-line and are not portable to mobile networks in most cases, though fixed-line number portability is being considered.

Practical Examples

To illustrate, a local business in Georgetown might have the number 223-7890. A caller from the United States would dial 011 592 223 7890. A caller from the United Kingdom would dial 00 592 223 7890. A caller within Guyana would simply dial 223-7890. Understanding these formats ensures seamless connectivity for both local and international callers.