Area Code 2082 – Aba
The phone area code for Aba is 2082 (international format +2342082). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Aba
Overview of Area Code 2082
Area code 2082 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Aba, a major commercial city in Abia State, southeastern Nigeria. It is part of the Nigerian numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, where the full international dialing format is +234 2082 XXX XXXX (or +2342082XXXXXXX when written without spaces). This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional landlines and some fixed wireless terminals. Aba is renowned for its bustling markets and manufacturing hub, and this code serves the city and its immediate environs.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 2082 code covers the Aba urban area, including neighborhoods such as Ogbor Hill, Umungasi, and Ariaria, as well as surrounding localities within the Aba North and Aba South Local Government Areas. The code is administered by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources. Subscriber numbers under this code typically have a total length of 8 digits after the country code and NDC, resulting in a 10-digit national significant number (NSN) when including the area code.
Dialing Formats
Local callers within Nigeria must dial the area code followed by the subscriber number, even when calling from within the same city. For example, to call a landline in Aba with the number 1234567, you would dial 2082 123 4567 (or 20821234567). International callers must dial the country code, area code, and subscriber number: +234 2082 123 4567. Note that the leading '0' of the area code is dropped when dialing from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest NCC updates, there is no overlay code for Aba; 2082 remains the sole geographic code for the city. However, due to the growth of mobile services, many businesses and residents rely on mobile numbers, which are non-geographic and begin with prefixes like 0803, 0806, etc. Fixed-line numbers under 2082 are often used by corporate offices, government institutions, and internet service providers offering fixed voice services.
Caller Instructions
For local callers, ensure you include the area code even for calls within Aba. For international callers, always use the plus sign (+) or the international access prefix of your country (e.g., 00 from many countries) followed by 234 and the area code without the leading zero. Be aware that call charges for geographic numbers are typically lower than mobile rates, and some fixed-line numbers may support fax and broadband services.