Area Code 532 – Madaba
The phone area code for Madaba is 532 (international format +962532). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Madaba
Overview of Jordan's +962 532 Geographic Code
The +962 532 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Madaba Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Madaba, famously known as the 'City of Mosaics,' is located approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the capital, Amman. This code serves the fixed-line PSTN infrastructure within the governorate, covering the city of Madaba and its surrounding towns and villages, including areas like Dhiban, Ma'in, and the historic Mount Nebo region.
Under the ITU-T E.164 numbering plan, the full international format for a Madaba fixed-line number is +962 5 32X XXXX, where '5' is the first digit of the NDC, '32' is the specific exchange code for Madaba, and the remaining six digits are the subscriber number. The total number length after the country code is eight digits, consistent with Jordan's national numbering plan.
Dialing Procedures
For callers within Jordan, the national trunk prefix '0' is used before the NDC. Therefore, a local call to Madaba from Amman or any other governorate requires dialing 05 32X XXXX. However, when dialing from outside Jordan, the international access code (typically '00' or '+') is used, followed by the country code 962, and then the NDC without the leading '0': +962 5 32X XXXX.
It is important to note that Jordan has implemented a unified numbering plan, meaning that geographic codes are not optional; the full NDC must always be dialed even for local calls within the same area. There are no overlay codes currently active in Madaba, and the 532 prefix is exclusively used for fixed-line services.
Technical Considerations
As a geographic number, the 532 prefix is tied to a physical location and is primarily used for PSTN lines, including residential and business landlines. While some VoIP providers may offer numbers with this prefix, they are required to provide location information for emergency services. Mobile numbers in Jordan are distinct and begin with 7 (e.g., 77, 78, 79) and are not affected by this geographic code.
For international callers, it is essential to replace the '+' with the appropriate international prefix from your country (e.g., '011' from the US, '00' from most European countries). Always verify the complete number with the recipient to avoid misdialing, as the subscriber portion is six digits long.