Area Code 228 – Mahaica/Belmont

Overview of Guyana Area Code 228

Area code 228 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Mahaica/Belmont region of Guyana. This area falls within the Demerara-Mahaica administrative region, located along the Atlantic coast east of the capital, Georgetown. The code serves a mix of residential communities, agricultural zones, and small commercial centers, with Mahaica being the primary town and Belmont a nearby settlement.

Dialing Formats

Within Guyana, calls to numbers in this region require dialing the full national number: 228 followed by the subscriber's 4-digit line number (e.g., 228-XXXX). For international callers, the complete E.164 format is +592 228 XXXX. When dialing from abroad, replace the leading zero (if used domestically) with the country code +592. For example, a local number 228-1234 becomes +592 228 1234 internationally.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 228 area code is administered by the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), the incumbent fixed-line operator. It covers the Mahaica-Belmont corridor, which includes villages such as Mahaica, Belmont, and surrounding rural communities. The region is primarily agricultural, known for rice farming and cattle rearing, with limited but essential telecommunication services for residents and businesses.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, Guyana uses a closed dialing plan with 7-digit subscriber numbers (NDC + 4 digits). No overlay codes have been introduced for this area; the 228 code remains dedicated to the Mahaica/Belmont exchange. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be ported, but fixed-line geographic numbers retain their association with the region.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Guyana, simply dial 228-XXXX from any fixed or mobile phone. For international callers, dial the international access prefix (00 or +), then 592 228 XXXX. It is important to note that calls to this geographic code are typically charged at standard national rates when dialed from within Guyana, and international rates when dialed from abroad.

Businesses and residents in the Mahaica/Belmont area rely on this code for reliable PSTN services, including internet via DSL and traditional voice. As Guyana's telecommunications sector evolves, the 228 code remains a vital link for this coastal community.