Area Code 2088 – Sambava

Geographic Overview of Madagascar Area Code 2088

Area code 2088 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Sava Region in northeastern Madagascar. Specifically, it serves the city of Sambava and its surrounding districts, including the coastal communes along the Indian Ocean. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Malagasy telecommunications regulator, ARTEC (Autorité de Régulation des Technologies de Communication), in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Sambava from within Madagascar, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2088 and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete national format is 0 2088 XX XXX, resulting in a total of 10 digits after the trunk prefix. For example, a local number might be 0 2088 45 678.

For international callers, the country calling code for Madagascar is +261. You must omit the leading trunk prefix '0' when dialing from abroad. Therefore, the international format becomes +261 2088 XX XXX. For instance, to reach the same subscriber, you would dial +261 2088 45 678.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Sambava is the capital of the Sava Region and is known for its vanilla production and proximity to the Masoala National Park. The 2088 area code covers the urban and peri-urban zones of Sambava district, including the communes of Ambohimalaza, Andranofeno, and Anjangoveratra. It is important to note that this code is exclusively for fixed-line services (PSTN). Mobile numbers in the same region use distinct non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 32, 33, 34) and are not affected by this area code.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the latest ARTEC updates, there is no overlay code for the Sambava area. The 2088 code is unique to this geographic region. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, ARTEC has implemented number conservation measures, and it is advisable for businesses to verify the current numbering plan for any future changes. For local callers within Sambava, dialing the full national format is always required, as local 5-digit dialing is not supported.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• Domestic callers: Dial 0 2088 XX XXX from any phone in Madagascar.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 261 2088 XX XXX (omit the leading 0).
• VoIP users: Ensure you use the international format +261 2088 XX XXX for correct routing.