Area Code 38 – Maiana
The phone area code for Maiana is 38 (international format +68638). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Maiana
Geographic Overview
The +686 38 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the island of Maiana, part of the Gilbert Islands group in the Republic of Kiribati. Maiana is a low-lying coral atoll located approximately 60 kilometers south of Tarawa, the national capital. The prefix covers the entire atoll, including its main villages such as Tebwangaroi, Bikati, and Tekaranga. As a geographic code, it is tied to the fixed-line PSTN infrastructure on the island, which is operated by the national telecommunications provider, ATHKL (Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Kiribati Limited).
Dialing Formats
For international callers, the full number format is +686 38XXX, where the total subscriber number length is five digits (including the NDC '38'). For example, a local landline number might be dialed as +686 38123 from abroad. Within Kiribati, callers must use the national trunk prefix '0' before the NDC, resulting in the format 038XXX for calls from other islands. For local calls within Maiana, only the five-digit subscriber number is typically required, though some legacy systems may still require the full national format.
Caller Instructions
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then Kiribati's country code +686, followed by the five-digit number starting with 38. Example: 00 686 38123.
- Callers from other parts of Kiribati: Dial the trunk prefix '0', then the NDC and subscriber number: 0 38123.
- Local callers on Maiana: Dial the five-digit number directly (e.g., 38123) if using a landline on the same island.
Technical Considerations
As a geographic prefix, number portability is not commonly implemented in Kiribati, so the prefix generally indicates the physical location of the line. The PSTN network on Maiana is limited, and service availability may be affected by weather conditions, as the atoll is prone to tropical cyclones. VoIP services are not officially assigned to this prefix, and any calls to +686 38 numbers are routed via the international gateway in Tarawa. For emergency services, callers should use the local emergency numbers, which are separate from this prefix.