Area Code 824 – North Gaza

Overview of Area Code 824 (North Gaza)

Area code 824 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the North Gaza Governorate within the Palestinian Territories. This code is part of the E.164 numbering plan for Palestine, which uses the country calling code +970. The North Gaza Governorate includes key urban centers such as Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahia, as well as numerous smaller communities. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and it routes calls to subscribers physically located in this northernmost region of the Gaza Strip.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in North Gaza from within the Palestinian Territories, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 824, and then the subscriber's local number. For example, if the local number is 1234567, the domestic dialing format would be: 0 824 1234567. Note that the local number length may vary, but the total number of digits after the trunk prefix is typically 8 or 9.

For international callers, you must dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the Palestinian country code 970, then the area code 824 (without the leading zero), and finally the local number. For example, from the United States, you would dial: 011 970 824 1234567. From most European countries, you would dial: 00 970 824 1234567.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The North Gaza Governorate is one of the 16 governorates of the Palestinian Territories and is administered by the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). The area code 824 covers all fixed-line subscribers within this governorate, including both residential and business lines. Due to the region's dense population, the code serves a significant number of subscribers, and the Palestinian Telecommunications Company (Paltel) is the primary provider of fixed-line services in this area.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the North Gaza area; 824 remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, with the ongoing expansion of telecommunications infrastructure, it is possible that additional numbering resources may be introduced in the future. Subscribers in North Gaza can receive calls from both domestic and international callers without any special restrictions, provided the correct dialing format is used.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Palestine): Dial 0 + 824 + local number.
• International callers: Dial your international prefix + 970 + 824 + local number (omit the leading zero).
• Mobile callers in Palestine: When calling a fixed line in North Gaza from a mobile phone, you must still include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code.

Understanding the correct dialing procedures ensures seamless connectivity to this important region. For further assistance, consult your local telecom provider or refer to international dialing guides.