Area Code 680 – Laamu
The phone area code for Laamu is 680 (international format +960680). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Laamu
Geographic Overview
The area code 680 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Laamu Atoll, an administrative division of the Republic of Maldives. This atoll is located in the southern part of the Maldives, and its capital is the island of Fonadhoo. Other notable inhabited islands within this code include Gan, Maavah, and Isdhoo. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this geographic region.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Laamu Atoll from abroad, you must dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the Maldives country code +960, then the area code 680, and finally the subscriber's local number. The complete international number format is +960 680 XXXX (where XXXX is the 4-digit subscriber number).
For example, if the local number is 1234, you would dial +960 680 1234 from any international phone. From within the Maldives, you would dial 680 1234 (omitting the country code). Note that the Maldives uses a closed numbering plan, so the trunk prefix '0' is not used for domestic calls.
Numbering Structure
Maldives fixed-line numbers are typically 7 digits long when including the area code. The structure is: NDC (3 digits) + Subscriber Number (4 digits). The subscriber number is unique within the Laamu Atoll area. This format is consistent with the ITU-T E.164 recommendation.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM) is the regulatory body responsible for assigning and managing numbering resources. The 680 code is designated for geographic fixed-line services, and it is not portable to other geographic areas or to mobile networks. Calls to this number are routed over the PSTN, and while VoIP services may be used for international termination, the number itself is tied to the physical infrastructure of the atoll.
For callers within the Maldives, there are no additional charges for calling a fixed line in Laamu Atoll beyond the standard national call rates. International callers will incur international tariffs as determined by their home operator. It is advisable to check with your service provider for specific rates.