Area Code 484 – Ghadames
The phone area code for Ghadames is 484 (international format +218484). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ghadames
Geographic Overview
The +218 484 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the historic oasis town of Ghadames, located in the Nalut District of western Libya, near the borders of Algeria and Tunisia. Known as the “Pearl of the Desert,” Ghadames is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding region. The code covers the town itself and nearby settlements within the Ghadames municipality.
Dialing Formats
For international callers, the full number must be dialed as +218 484 XXX XXX (or the local 6-digit subscriber number after the code). Within Libya, callers dial 0484 XXX XXX from landlines or mobile phones, omitting the international access prefix and country code. The leading ‘0’ is a trunk prefix used only for domestic calls; it is never included when dialing from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- From abroad: Dial your country’s international exit code (e.g., 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada), then 218 (Libya’s country code), then 484, followed by the local 6-digit number. Example: +218 484 123 456.
- From within Libya: Dial 0484 followed by the 6-digit local number. Example: 0484 123 456.
- Mobile to landline: Libyan mobile users must include the trunk prefix ‘0’ when calling a landline, so they would dial 0484 123 456.
Technical and Regulatory Notes
Under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, the +218 country code is allocated to Libya, and the NDC 484 falls within the geographic numbering plan administered by the Libyan General Telecommunications Authority (GTA). Subscriber numbers in Ghadames are typically 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits (excluding the leading ‘0’). This area code is used exclusively for fixed-line PSTN services; it is not assigned to mobile or VoIP services. As with all Libyan geographic codes, the network is operated by the state-owned fixed-line operator, Libya Telecom & Technology (LTT), and supports standard international direct dialing (IDD).
Callers should be aware that, due to the region’s remote location and occasional network congestion, international call quality may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date dialing procedures, always consult your service provider or the official Libyan numbering plan.