Area Code 2068 – Gaya
The phone area code for Gaya is 2068 (international format +2272068). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gaya
Geographic Overview
The +227 2068 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Gaya, located in the Dosso Region of southwestern Niger, near the border with Benin and Nigeria. Gaya serves as an important commercial and agricultural hub, and this code is used for fixed-line telephone services within the city and its immediate surroundings.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Gaya from within Niger, subscribers dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The complete national format is:
- 0 2068 XX XX (8 digits after the trunk prefix)
For international callers, the country code +227 replaces the trunk prefix, and the NDC is used without the leading zero. The international format is:
- +227 2068 XX XX
For example, a local call to a Gaya landline would be dialed as 0 2068 12 34, while an international caller would dial +227 2068 12 34.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Niger must always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing any fixed-line number, even if calling from the same city or region. International callers should replace the leading 0 with +227 (or the appropriate international access code, e.g., 00 from many countries). Ensure you have the correct country code and NDC to avoid routing errors.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Nigerien numbering plan, administered by the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (ARTP), follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic codes like 2068 are allocated to fixed-line operators and are typically associated with traditional PSTN services. However, with the evolution of telecommunications, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over VoIP backbones, but the geographic significance remains for number portability and emergency services.
As of the latest updates, Niger does not require overlay codes for Gaya, and the number length is fixed. Subscribers should note that while mobile numbers in Niger are also 8 digits long, they begin with different prefixes (e.g., 90, 91, 96, 97) and are non-geographic. The 2068 prefix is exclusively for fixed-line services in the Gaya area.