Area Code 322 – Kilcoy/Hampshire/Nigg

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +592 322 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the West Coast of Berbice region in Guyana, specifically serving the communities of Kilcoy, Hampshire, and Nigg. These settlements fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Regional Democratic Council of Region No. 5 (Mahaica-Berbice), which is responsible for local governance and public services. The numbering area is part of Guyana's fixed-line PSTN network, historically operated by the incumbent carrier, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT). The region is primarily agricultural, with rice farming and sugarcane cultivation being the main economic activities, and the code serves both residential and business subscribers in these rural communities.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Guyana, the prefix is dialed as part of the national significant number. To reach a subscriber in Kilcoy, Hampshire, or Nigg from another fixed or mobile line in Guyana, dial the full 7-digit number: 322 XXXX. For example, to call a local number 4567, dial 322 4567. International callers must use Guyana's country calling code +592, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number, omitting the leading trunk prefix '0' if present. The international format is +592 322 XXXX. For instance, to call a line with the local number 4567, dial +592 322 4567. When calling from a mobile phone, it is advisable to include the '+' sign to ensure proper international routing. There are no overlay codes in this area; the 322 prefix is the sole geographic code for these communities, and 7-digit dialing is standard.

Numbering Plan and Technical Considerations

Under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, the structure of a Guyana national number is: country code +592, followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. The first three digits (322) constitute the NDC, which identifies the geographic exchange area. The remaining four digits are the local subscriber number. This fixed-line service is delivered via traditional copper wire or increasingly via fixed wireless access (FWA) and VoIP adaptations, but the number remains geographically tied to the physical exchange location. Callers should note that while mobile numbers in Guyana are also 7 digits, they are non-geographic and begin with 6 or 7; therefore, 322 is exclusively a fixed-line prefix. For emergency services or directory assistance, local callers should use the national emergency numbers (e.g., 911 or 999) rather than this geographic code.