Area Code 4544 – Zouérat
The phone area code for Zouérat is 4544 (international format +2224544). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Zouérat
Geographic Overview
The +222 4544 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Zouérat, the capital of the Tiris Zemmour region in northern Mauritania. This area is a major iron ore mining hub, with Zouérat serving as the administrative and logistical center for the SNIM (Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière) operations. The code covers the urban area of Zouérat and its immediate surroundings, including the mining town of F'Derick and the port city of Nouadhibou is not included, as it has its own distinct code.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Zouérat from within Mauritania, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC 4544 and the subscriber's 4-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 4544 XX XX. For example, a local number might be 12 34, so the national dialing sequence would be 045441234.
From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), followed by the country code 222, the NDC 4544, and the 4-digit subscriber number, without the leading trunk prefix. The international format is: +222 4544 XX XX. For instance, to call the same number from the United States, you would dial 011 222 4544 1234.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
Mauritania's numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 standard. Geographic numbers are 8 digits long when including the NDC, but the subscriber portion within the Zouérat code is 4 digits. Currently, there is no overlay code for Zouérat; the 4544 prefix is unique to this region. However, as demand for fixed lines grows, the regulatory authority (Autorité de Régulation) may introduce additional NDCs or overlay plans in the future.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Zouérat, it is common to dial only the 4-digit subscriber number when calling within the same exchange. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. For callers from other regions in Mauritania, always include the trunk prefix 0 and the NDC. International callers should note that Mauritanian numbers may be listed with or without the leading 0; when dialing from abroad, omit the 0 and use +222 4544.
VoIP and mobile users should ensure they have the correct international dialing format, as some services may require replacing the plus sign with the specific international prefix of their country. Always verify the number with the recipient to avoid connectivity issues.