Area Code 4533 – Kaédi
The phone area code for Kaédi is 4533 (international format +2224533). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kaédi
Overview of Mauritania's +222 4533 Geographic Prefix
The +222 4533 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Kaédi, the capital of the Gorgol Region in southern Mauritania. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Autorité de Régulation (ARE) under ITU-T E.164 guidelines. Kaédi serves as an important administrative and commercial hub near the Senegal River, and the 4533 prefix is used for fixed-line PSTN services within the city and its immediate surroundings.
Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats
The prefix 4533 covers the urban area of Kaédi and its peri-urban zones. It is a geographic code, meaning that the tariff and routing are determined by the physical location of the line. For local callers within Mauritania, the number is dialed as 4533 XXXX (8 digits total). For international callers, the full number must be dialed: +222 4533 XXXX. Note that the leading '0' is not used in international dialing; the country code +222 is followed directly by the NDC and subscriber number.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Mauritania): Dial 4533 followed by the four-digit subscriber number. Example: 4533 1234.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) then 222 4533 1234. From a mobile phone, you can often use + instead of the access code.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
Mauritania's fixed-line numbering plan uses an open dialing format for domestic calls, but the full 8-digit number is required for international calls. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for Kaédi, meaning that 4533 is the sole geographic prefix for the city. As the country expands its telecommunications infrastructure, VoIP and mobile services have increased, but the 4533 prefix remains dedicated to traditional fixed-line services.
Practical Usage and Examples
Businesses and government offices in Kaédi typically use numbers under this prefix. For example, a local company might list its number as 4533 5678. To reach them from abroad, you would dial +222 4533 5678. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Mauritania start with other prefixes (e.g., 46, 47, 48), the 4533 prefix is exclusively for fixed lines. When calling from a mobile phone within Mauritania, you can dial the 8-digit number directly, but some older networks may require the area code to be preceded by a trunk prefix (0). Always verify with your service provider.