Area Code 2074 – Bamako
The phone area code for Bamako is 2074 (international format +2232074). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bamako
Geographic Overview
The area code 2074 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bamako region, the capital and largest city of Mali. Bamako serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural hub of the country, and this code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the city and its immediate suburbs. The code is part of Mali's national numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 international standard.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Bamako from within Mali, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2074 and the subscriber's 6-digit local number. For example, a local call to a number would be dialed as 0 2074 XX XX XX. From abroad, callers must dial the international access prefix (typically 00 or +), then Mali's country calling code +223, followed by the area code without the leading trunk '0' and the local number. Thus, the international format becomes +223 2074 XX XX XX. It is important to note that the area code is an integral part of the national significant number (NSN), which is 8 digits long (including the leading '0' for national dialing).
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 2074 code is administered by the Malian telecommunications regulatory authority and is allocated to fixed-line operators serving the Bamako district. The coverage area includes the six communes of Bamako (Commune I through VI) and may extend to some nearby peri-urban zones. The code is not portable to other regions; it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line. As with many fixed-line services, the number is associated with a specific address, and moving outside the Bamako area typically requires a change of number.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Mali, always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing a Bamako landline, even if you are calling from within the same area code. For international callers, omit the leading '0' and use the country code +223. It is also advisable to check with your service provider for any special international dialing requirements, as some networks may have different access codes. When receiving calls from abroad, the caller will see the number in the international format: +223 2074 XX XX XX.