Area Code 674 – Faafu
The phone area code for Faafu is 674 (international format +960674). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Faafu
Overview of Maldives Area Code 674
Area code 674 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Faafu Atoll, an administrative division of the Republic of Maldives. In the Maldivian numbering plan, geographic codes are allocated to specific atolls or islands, and 674 specifically routes calls to landline subscribers within the Faafu Atoll. The atoll is located in the central part of the Maldives, approximately 130 kilometers south of the capital, Malé. Key inhabited islands served by this code include Nilandhoo (the capital of Faafu Atoll), Magoodhoo, and Dharaboodhoo, along with several resort islands that operate within the atoll.
Dialing Format and Usage
To call a landline number in Faafu Atoll from abroad, you must dial the international prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), followed by the Maldives country code +960, then the area code 674, and finally the subscriber's 4-digit local number. The complete international number format is +960 674 XXXX (where XXXX is the local line number). For example, a call to a landline in Nilandhoo might be dialed as +960 674 1234.
Domestic callers within the Maldives, when calling from a different atoll or from a mobile phone, must dial the full national number: 0 674 XXXX (the leading 0 is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls). However, if you are calling from another landline within the same atoll, you may often omit the area code and simply dial the 4-digit local number, depending on the local exchange configuration. It is always safe to dial the full national number to ensure proper routing.
Important Considerations for Callers
Geographic numbers in the Maldives are primarily used for fixed-line services, including PSTN and some VoIP-based fixed lines. They are not assigned to mobile networks, which use non-geographic prefixes such as 7, 8, or 9. When calling from overseas, be aware of time zone differences: Maldives operates on Maldives Time (MVT, UTC+5), with no daylight saving time. Also, ensure that you have the correct international exit code for your country; for example, from the United States or Canada, dial 011, then 960, then 674 and the local number. From the United Kingdom, dial 00, then 960, etc.
As with any geographic code, the number of landlines in Faafu Atoll is limited, and many businesses and residents may rely on mobile phones. However, resort islands and government offices often maintain fixed lines for reliability. If you are unable to reach a number, verify the subscriber number length and confirm that the area code is indeed 674 for Faafu Atoll; other atolls have different codes, such as 672 for Kaafu Atoll (which includes Malé) or 678 for Seenu Atoll.