Area Code 670 – Vaavu

Overview of Maldives Area Code 670

Area code 670 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Vaavu Atoll, an administrative division of the Republic of Maldives. Located approximately 80 kilometers south of the capital, Malé, Vaavu Atoll comprises several inhabited islands, including Felidhoo (the capital of the atoll), Keyodhoo, Rakeedhoo, and Thinadhoo. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this atoll, connecting residential, governmental, and business subscribers.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Vaavu Atoll from abroad, you must dial the international prefix (typically 00 or +), followed by the Maldives country code 960, then the area code 670 (without the leading zero, as Maldives uses a closed numbering plan), and finally the subscriber's 5-digit local number. For example, a call to a subscriber number 12345 would be dialed as +960 670 12345 from any international location.

For domestic calls within the Maldives from another atoll or from Malé, you simply dial 670 followed by the 5-digit subscriber number. For example, 670 12345. If you are calling from within the same atoll, local calls may be placed using only the 5-digit subscriber number, depending on the local exchange configuration.

Geographic Significance and Numbering

The Maldives numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic codes are allocated to specific atolls, with the first digit often indicating the region. The 670 code is part of the national numbering scheme administered by the Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM). Subscriber numbers under this code are typically 5 digits long, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of 8 digits when combined with the NDC (670 + 5 digits).

It is important to note that 670 is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in the Maldives use distinct prefixes (e.g., 7, 9) and are non-geographic. When dialing a Vaavu number from a mobile phone, the same international format applies.

Caller Instructions

• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 960, then 670, then the 5-digit local number. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 960 670 12345.
• Domestic callers (outside Vaavu): Dial 670 followed by the 5-digit subscriber number.
• Local callers (within Vaavu): In many cases, you can dial just the 5-digit subscriber number, but it is safer to use the full NDC format 670 12345 to ensure proper routing.

Always confirm the exact number with the recipient, as the Maldives has been transitioning to a fully closed numbering plan, and some older numbers may have been migrated.