Area Code 268 – Leonora

Geographic Overview

The area code 268 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Leonora, located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. This region lies along the western bank of the Demerara River and is part of the country's coastal plain, which hosts the majority of its population and economic activity. Leonora is primarily a residential and agricultural area, with a mix of commercial establishments serving the local community.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Leonora from within Guyana, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 268 and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete national format is 0-268-XXXXX. For example, a local call to a Leonora number would be dialed as 0 268 12345.

For international callers, the Guyana country code +592 replaces the trunk prefix. The international format is +592 268 XXXXX. For instance, calling from abroad would require dialing +592 268 12345.

Geographic Allocation and Numbering

As a geographic code, 268 is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line exchange serving Leonora. This means the number is associated with a specific PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure, and the service is provided by the incumbent operator, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT). The 5-digit subscriber number within this exchange allows for a maximum of 100,000 unique landline numbers in the Leonora area.

It is important to note that while geographic codes traditionally indicate a fixed location, the rise of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and number portability may allow numbers with the 268 prefix to be used on non-fixed networks. However, the code itself remains administratively assigned to the Leonora geographic region.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Guyana, always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing any number outside your local exchange area. For calls from within the same exchange, local 5-digit dialing may be possible, but to ensure connectivity, it is recommended to use the full national format. For international callers, always use the country code +592 and omit the leading 0.

When dialing from a mobile phone, the same rules apply: use the full national or international format as appropriate. Ensure you have the correct international dialing prefix for your country (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries) before dialing the Guyana country code.