Area Code 5365 – Oujda
The phone area code for Oujda is 5365 (international format +2125365). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Oujda
Overview of Morocco’s Geographic Numbering Plan
Morocco’s national numbering plan adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations, with country calling code +212. Geographic numbers are structured as: +212 [National Destination Code (NDC)] [Subscriber Number]. For fixed-line services, the NDC typically consists of four digits, starting with the digit ‘5’. The prefix 5365 is a geographic NDC assigned to the Oujda area, located in the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco. This code is used for fixed-line PSTN services within the city and its surrounding administrative districts.
Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 5365 code serves Oujda, the capital of the Oriental region, and its immediate environs. Oujda is a major commercial and cultural hub near the Algerian border, approximately 60 km west of the border town of Beni Drar. The code covers the urban center and may extend to nearby localities such as Sidi Yahya, Naïma, and other suburban areas. It is important to note that neighboring cities like Berkane, Nador, and Taourirt have their own distinct NDCs (e.g., 5366, 5360, 5367), so callers must use the correct code for each destination.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For local callers within Morocco, the full national number is dialed as 05365 XXXXX (where XXXXX is the 5-digit subscriber number). The leading ‘0’ is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls. For international callers, the format is +212 5365 XXXXX (or 00212 5365 XXXXX from many countries). Note that the leading ‘0’ is dropped when adding the country code. When calling from a mobile phone within Morocco, the same national format (05365 XXXXX) applies, but if you are abroad, you must use the international format. There is no overlay code for Oujda; the 5365 code is exclusive to this geographic area.
Technical Considerations for Callers
Fixed-line numbers in Morocco are typically 9 digits long after the trunk prefix (0), including the NDC. The subscriber number length may vary, but for 5365 it is consistently 5 digits. Calls to 5365 numbers are routed over the PSTN and may be subject to standard national or international tariffs depending on the caller’s location and service provider. VoIP users should ensure they dial the full international format when calling from abroad. For any emergency or directory assistance, local numbers should be used as per Moroccan regulations.