Area Code 662 – Lhaviyani

Overview of Area Code 662 (Lhaviyani Atoll)

Area code 662 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lhaviyani Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. This atoll, also known as Faadhippolhu, is located in the northern province of the Maldives and comprises several inhabited islands, including Naifaru (the capital), Hinnavaru, Kurendhoo, Olhuvelifushi, and Komandoo. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this administrative region, following the ITU-T E.164 numbering plan for the Maldives, whose country calling code is +960.

Dialing Format and Usage

When calling a fixed-line number in Lhaviyani Atoll from abroad, the international format is +960 662 XXXX, where +960 is the Maldives country code, 662 is the area code, and XXXX is the local subscriber number (typically 4 digits). For example, a complete number might appear as +960 662 1234. From within the Maldives, callers must dial the area code followed by the subscriber number, omitting the country code: 662 1234. Note that the Maldives uses a closed numbering plan, so the trunk prefix '0' is not used domestically; you dial the NDC and number directly.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The Lhaviyani Atoll is one of the administrative divisions of the Maldives, and its telephone services are regulated by the Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM). The area code 662 is specifically assigned to fixed-line services in this atoll, distinguishing it from other atolls and islands that have their own unique codes (e.g., 331 for Malé, 656 for Baa Atoll). This geographic allocation ensures that calls are routed efficiently to the correct island group via the national PSTN infrastructure.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Maldives): Dial 662 XXXX (no trunk prefix).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 960, then 662 XXXX.
• Overlay considerations: Currently, there is no overlay code for Lhaviyani; 662 is the sole geographic code for this atoll. However, mobile numbers (starting with 7, 9, etc.) are non-geographic and can be used anywhere in the Maldives, so always verify whether the number is fixed or mobile.

Understanding the correct dialing format is essential for businesses and individuals connecting to Lhaviyani Atoll, whether for tourism, local services, or administrative purposes. The Maldives' tourism industry heavily relies on such fixed-line connections for resorts and guesthouses in the atoll, making accurate dialing crucial for seamless communication.