Area Code 226 – Georgetown

Overview of Guyana Area Code 226

Area code 226 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Georgetown, located in the Demerara-Mahaica region of Guyana. As part of the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, the full international dialing format for a fixed-line number in this area is +592 226 XXXX, where the subscriber number typically consists of four digits. This code is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and some fixed wireless terminals.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 226 prefix serves the central business district and surrounding residential neighborhoods of Georgetown, including areas such as Bourda, Lacytown, and Queenstown. It falls under the administrative purview of the Georgetown City Council and the telecommunications regulatory authority, the Telecommunications Agency of Guyana. The code is geographically significant: it identifies the caller's location as the capital region, which is essential for emergency services, billing, and number portability.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Guyana, dialing a number in the 226 area requires only the seven-digit local number: 226 XXXX. However, if you are calling from another area code within Guyana (e.g., from a mobile phone or from a different fixed-line region), you must dial the full national number: 226 XXXX (no trunk prefix is used in Guyana's national dialing plan). For international callers, the sequence is: +592 226 XXXX (or 011 592 226 XXXX from North America). It is important to note that Guyana uses a single-country code, +592, and there are no separate trunk prefixes like '0' or '1'.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Georgetown; the 226 code is the sole geographic code for the city. However, due to increasing demand for fixed-line services, the regulator may introduce additional NDCs in the future. Subscriber numbers under 226 are typically four digits, but some legacy numbers may have fewer digits; always verify the complete number before dialing. For callers using VoIP or mobile networks, the same international format applies, but ensure that your service provider supports calls to Guyana.

Practical Examples

• Local call (within Georgetown): 226 1234
• National call (from another region): 226 1234
• International call (from the USA): 011 592 226 1234
• International call (from the UK): 00 592 226 1234

Always replace the sample digits with the actual subscriber number. If you experience difficulties, confirm the number with the recipient, as mobile numbers in Guyana have different prefixes (e.g., 6xx for mobile services).