Area Code 676 – Dhaalu

The +960 676 area code is a geographic numbering resource assigned to the Dhaalu Atoll, an administrative division of the Republic of Maldives. In the Maldivian national numbering plan, geographic codes are allocated to specific atolls or islands, and the 676 prefix routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the Dhaalu region. Dhaalu Atoll is located approximately 170 kilometers south of the capital, Malé, and comprises several inhabited islands, including Kudahuvadhoo (the atoll capital), Meedhoo, and Gemendhoo. The code is used for landline services, typically provided by Dhiraagu or Ooredoo, the country's primary fixed-line operators.

For international callers, the complete dialing sequence is: your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by the Maldives country code +960, then the area code 676, and finally the subscriber's 7-digit local number. For example, to call a fixed line in Dhaalu from abroad, you would dial: +960 676 XXXX (where XXXX represents the local extension). When dialing from within the Maldives, you must include the area code even if you are calling from a different atoll: simply dial 676 XXXX. Local calls within the same atoll may not require the area code, but it is always safe to include it.

As with all Maldivian geographic numbers, the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is seven digits, with the area code being three digits and the subscriber number four digits. There are no overlay codes in the Maldives; each atoll has a unique code, and number portability is not widely implemented for fixed lines, so the 676 prefix reliably indicates a Dhaalu-based connection. Calls to these numbers are typically charged at standard fixed-line rates, which are lower than mobile rates. If you are a business or individual seeking to establish a presence in Dhaalu, obtaining a 676 number can enhance local credibility and ensure cost-effective communication for clients within the atoll.