Area Code 5235 – Oued Zem
The phone area code for Oued Zem is 5235 (international format +2125235). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Oued Zem
Geographic Overview and Administrative Context
The prefix +212 5235 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Oued Zem, located in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region of central Morocco. Oued Zem serves as the administrative center of the Khouribga Province and is an important industrial hub, primarily known for its phosphate mining activities. The code is part of Morocco's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Oued Zem from within Morocco, the national dialing format is 05235-XXXXX, where the leading '0' is the national trunk prefix. From abroad, callers must use the international format +212 5235-XXXXX, omitting the trunk prefix '0'. The complete number consists of 9 digits after the country code, including the NDC.
For example, a local Oued Zem number might be formatted as:
- National: 05235-43120
- International: +212 5235-43120
Geographic Coverage and Overlays
The 5235 code specifically serves the Oued Zem exchange area, covering the city itself and its immediate surroundings. It is distinct from the codes of nearby cities such as Khouribga (5234) and Béni Mellal (5234). As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in this region, meaning the 5235 prefix is unique to Oued Zem's fixed-line network.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Oued Zem, it is common to dial only the subscriber number (XXXXX) for local calls, though the full national format is always valid. For callers from other Moroccan cities, the national trunk prefix '0' must be used: 05235-XXXXX. International callers should replace the '0' with the country code +212 and drop the leading '0' of the NDC, resulting in +212 5235-XXXXX.
It is important to note that while this is a geographic code, some businesses may use it for non-geographic services, but the allocation remains tied to the Oued Zem area. As with all Moroccan fixed-line numbers, calls are routed over the PSTN and may be subject to standard local or national tariffs depending on the caller's location and provider.