Area Code 689 – Addu

Overview of Area Code 689 (Addu, Maldives)

Area code 689 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Addu Atoll, the southernmost administrative division of the Republic of Maldives. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the region, which includes the city of Addu City (the second-largest urban center in the Maldives) and its surrounding inhabited islands: Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Feydhoo, and Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo. The code is managed under the national numbering plan of the Maldives, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Addu Atoll is notable for its unique geography and history, including the former RAF Gan airbase, which has been repurposed as Gan International Airport. The area is a hub for tourism, fishing, and local commerce, with a growing demand for reliable telecommunications services.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Addu from within the Maldives, subscribers dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 689 and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). For example, a local call to a number would be dialed as 0 689 XXX XXX.

For international callers, the Maldives country code is +960. Therefore, to reach a fixed line in Addu from abroad, one would dial +960 689 XXX XXX (omitting the leading '0' of the national prefix). It is important to note that the Maldives uses a closed numbering plan, meaning the subscriber number length is fixed, and no additional digits are required.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 689 code covers the entire Addu Atoll, which is administered as a single city (Addu City) under the Maldivian local governance system. The atoll spans a lagoon of approximately 15 kilometers in length, with the main inhabited islands connected by the Addu Link Road. Fixed-line services are provided by Dhiraagu (the incumbent operator) and Ooredoo Maldives, both of which offer PSTN and VoIP-based fixed telephony.

It is essential for callers to use the correct area code, as the Maldives does not have overlay codes; each geographic region has a unique NDC. Misdialing the area code may result in a failed call or routing to an unintended destination.

Caller Instructions

Local callers (within Maldives): Dial 0 689 XXX XXX for all calls to Addu, regardless of the caller's location within the country. This applies to both fixed-line and mobile callers.

International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then 960, then 689, and the subscriber number. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 960 689 XXX XXX.

For any assistance with routing or number validation, refer to the official numbering plan published by the Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM).