Area Code 277 – Zeeburg/Uitvlugt

Overview of Guyana's +592 277 Geographic Prefix

The +592 277 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Zeeburg/Uitvlugt area in Guyana. This region is located on the west bank of the Demerara River, within the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara administrative region. The code serves both residential and business landline customers in these communities, which are part of the greater Georgetown metropolitan area's suburban sprawl.

Dialing Formats

For local callers within Guyana, the number is dialed as a 7-digit sequence: 277 XXXX. This format is used for calls originating from any other part of the country, as Guyana does not require trunk prefix '0' for domestic long-distance calls. International callers must dial the full E.164 format: +592 277 XXXX, where +592 is Guyana's country calling code. When dialing from a mobile phone, the plus sign (+) can be used to denote the international access code, but from a landline, the specific international prefix of the originating country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) must be used instead.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Details

The 277 area code specifically covers the Zeeburg and Uitvlugt communities, which are situated along the western bank of the Demerara River, opposite Georgetown. These areas are primarily residential, with some commercial activity, and are connected to the capital via the Demerara Harbour Bridge. The code is managed under Guyana's national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes or 10-digit dialing requirements within Guyana; the 7-digit national number remains standard.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: simply dial 277 followed by the 4-digit subscriber number. For international callers: dial your country's exit code, then 592, then 277, then the 4-digit number. For example, a call to a Zeeburg landline might be dialed as +592 277 1234. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Guyana also use the +592 country code, they are assigned distinct prefixes (e.g., 6xx, 7xx) and are non-geographic. Thus, the 277 prefix is exclusively for fixed-line services in the specified area.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Guyana Telecommunications Agency (GTA) oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources. The 277 code is part of the geographic numbering plan, ensuring that calls are routed to the correct exchange serving the Zeeburg/Uitvlugt area. As with all geographic codes, the physical location of the line determines the assigned prefix, and number portability may allow customers to retain their numbers when switching providers, though this is subject to GTA regulations.