Area Code 442 – Christianburg/Amelia’s Ward

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 442 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Christianburg and the adjoining Amelia’s Ward residential area, located in the Linden region of Guyana (Upper Demerara-Berbice). This code is part of the Guyanese national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, serving fixed-line PSTN subscribers within this specific locality. Christianburg and Amelia’s Ward are situated on the west bank of the Demerara River, approximately 100 kilometers south of the capital, Georgetown. The 442 prefix is used exclusively for geographic fixed-line services, distinguishing it from mobile prefixes that are non-geographic and portable across the country.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Guyana, the number is dialed as 442-XXXX, where XXXX represents the four-digit subscriber number. The complete national significant number (NSN) is seven digits, comprising the three-digit NDC and the four-digit local extension. When calling from abroad, the international format is +592 442 XXXX. For example, a fixed-line number in Christianburg would be dialed as +592 442 1234 from any international location. Callers from outside Guyana must replace the leading zero (if present) with the country code +592. There is no trunk prefix in Guyana; the country code is directly followed by the NDC. No overlay codes are currently active in this region, so local calls remain straightforward without the need for 10-digit dialing.

Service Characteristics and Regulatory Notes

Subscribers under the 442 prefix are typically connected via traditional PSTN infrastructure, though some may be served by fixed wireless or VoIP alternatives. The Guyana Public Utilities Commission (PUC) oversees numbering assignments, ensuring that geographic codes like 442 remain associated with their designated areas. Number portability is not widely implemented for fixed-line services in Guyana, so the prefix generally indicates the physical location of the line. For businesses and residents in Christianburg and Amelia’s Ward, the 442 code is essential for establishing a local presence and ensuring cost-effective communication within the national tariff structure. International callers should verify time zones and applicable rates with their service providers.