Area Code 660 – Baa
The phone area code for Baa is 660 (international format +960660). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Baa
Geographic Overview
The +960 660 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Baa Atoll administrative division of the Republic of Maldives. Baa Atoll, located approximately 120 kilometers north of the capital Malé, is renowned for its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status and encompasses 75 islands, of which about 13 are inhabited. Key inhabited islands served by this prefix include Eydhafushi (the atoll capital), Thulhaadhoo, Dharavandhoo, and Hithaadhoo. The prefix routes calls to fixed-line PSTN subscribers within this atoll, covering both residential and business lines.
Dialing Formats
For international callers, the complete number format is +960 660 XXXX, where the subscriber number is typically 4 digits, resulting in a total of 7 digits after the country code. When dialing from within the Maldives, callers must use the national trunk prefix 0 before the NDC: 0 660 XXXX. For example, a local call to a number in Baa Atoll would be dialed as 0 660 1234, while an international caller would dial +960 660 1234. Note that the leading '0' is not part of the international dialing sequence.
Caller Instructions
Local callers (within Maldives): Always dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the 7-digit national number. For calls from mobile phones, the same format applies.
International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then the Maldives country code 960, followed by the NDC 660 and the subscriber number. Do not include the trunk prefix '0'.
Technical Considerations
As a geographic code, the 660 prefix is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of Baa Atoll. Calls to these numbers are routed via the national telecom operator, Ooredoo Maldives, which holds the fixed-line license. The numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 standards, ensuring global interoperability. Overlay codes are not currently in use in the Maldives; each geographic area has a unique NDC. For VoIP or mobile users, calls to 660 numbers are treated as standard fixed-line calls and may incur higher rates than on-net mobile calls.