Area Code 623 – Gmines
The phone area code for Gmines is 623 (international format +218623). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
Geographic Overview
The +218 623 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Gmines (also spelled Qaminis or Ghemines) in northeastern Libya. Located in the Benghazi District, Gmines lies approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city. The area code 623 covers the city and its immediate surroundings, including agricultural and residential zones. As part of the Libyan PSTN, this code is used for fixed-line telephone services.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Gmines from within Libya, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0623 XXX XXX. Internationally, callers from outside Libya should dial the country code +218, then the area code without the leading '0', followed by the subscriber number: +218 623 XXX XXX. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) for Libyan fixed lines is typically 9 digits, including the area code but excluding the trunk prefix.
Administrative and Regulatory Context
The Libyan General Telecommunications Authority (GTA) and the state-owned operator Libyana (for fixed services) historically managed the numbering plan. With the liberalization of the telecom sector, other licensed operators may also provide fixed services in the region. The 623 code is part of the Benghazi area numbering group, which includes several other codes such as 61 for Benghazi city center. Overlays have not been implemented for this area; therefore, the 623 code remains the sole geographic code for Gmines.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Libya: Dial 0623 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number (e.g., 0623 123456).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 218, then 623, and the subscriber number (e.g., 00 218 623 123456).
- Mobile to fixed: Mobile users in Libya should dial 0623 plus the subscriber number, as the mobile network will handle the routing.
As with all geographic codes, tariffs for calling Gmines vary depending on the caller's location and the service provider. Calls from mobile networks may be subject to higher rates than fixed-to-fixed calls. It is advisable to check with your service provider for current rates.