Area Code 332 – Sheet Anchor/Susannah

Geographic Scope and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +592 332 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Sheet Anchor and Susannah region in the East Berbice-Corentyne administrative district of Guyana. This area, located along the Atlantic coast near the Corentyne River, encompasses rural communities and agricultural settlements. The code serves the landline network of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), the incumbent fixed-line operator, and is used for both residential and business lines within this catchment area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Guyana (i.e., dialing from another landline or mobile number in the country), the national format requires dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and the subscriber number: 0 332 XXXX. The subscriber number is typically four digits, making the complete national number 7 digits after the trunk prefix (0-332-XXXX).

For international callers, the E.164 format must be used: +592 332 XXXX. This format is essential for routing calls from abroad, where the plus sign represents the international access prefix (00 or +) used in the caller's country. For example, a caller in the United States would dial 011 592 332 XXXX, while a caller in the United Kingdom would dial 00 592 332 XXXX.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

Guyana's national numbering plan does not currently employ overlay codes for geographic areas. The 332 NDC is exclusively associated with the Sheet Anchor/Susannah region, and no other NDC shares this geographic area. However, number portability is not widely implemented for fixed lines, so the prefix generally indicates the physical location of the line. As of 2025, the Guyana Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has not announced any changes to the geographic allocation of this code.

Service Characteristics and Usage

Lines under the 332 prefix are primarily used for fixed PSTN services, including voice calls and basic data via dial-up or DSL (where available). Businesses in the region, such as local shops, agricultural cooperatives, and public services, rely on these lines for daily operations. Calls to this prefix from mobile networks in Guyana are billed as local calls, subject to the caller's tariff plan. For callers outside Guyana, international rates apply, and the call is routed via the Guyanese international gateway.

When dialing from a mobile phone within Guyana, it is common practice to include the trunk prefix (0) even though mobile networks can often handle the call without it. To avoid misdialing, always use the full national format 0-332-XXXX when calling from a Guyanese mobile or fixed line. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+592) and drop the trunk prefix.