Area Code 253 – La Grange/Goed Fortuin

Overview of Guyana Area Code 253

Area code 253 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the La Grange/Goed Fortuin region in Guyana. Located on the west bank of the Demerara River, this area falls within the administrative jurisdiction of Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). The code serves the fixed-line PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) subscribers in these communities, which are part of the greater Georgetown metropolitan area's suburban sprawl.

Dialing Format and Usage

When calling a landline in La Grange/Goed Fortuin from within Guyana, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0-253-XXXX, where XXXX represents the four-digit local line number. For international callers, the Guyana country code +592 replaces the trunk prefix, resulting in the international format +592 253 XXXX.

For example, a local call within Guyana would be placed as 0-253-XXXX, while an international caller would dial +592 253 XXXX. It is important to note that Guyana's numbering plan uses a closed dialing plan, meaning the full national number (including the trunk prefix) must always be dialed, even for calls within the same area code.

Geographic Coverage and Neighboring Codes

The 253 area code specifically covers the communities of La Grange and Goed Fortuin, which are located along the western bank of the Demerara River, opposite Georgetown. These areas are primarily residential, with a mix of commercial establishments. The code is part of a cluster of NDCs serving the West Demerara region, including neighboring codes such as 233 (Vreed-en-Hoop) and 265 (Parika).

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Guyana): Dial 0-253-XXXX. The trunk prefix '0' is mandatory.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada), then Guyana's country code 592, followed by 253 and the four-digit subscriber number. Example: 011-592-253-XXXX.
• Mobile to landline: Mobile users in Guyana must also dial the full national number 0-253-XXXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines, Guyana has not implemented overlay codes for geographic areas. Each geographic region retains its unique NDC. However, number portability is available for fixed-line services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing providers within the same geographic area. The 253 code is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Guyana begin with 6 (e.g., 600-699) and are non-geographic.