Area Code 28 – Capiata

Overview of Paraguay Area Code 28

Area code 28 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Capiatá and its surrounding metropolitan areas within the Central Department of Paraguay. Capiatá is part of the Gran Asunción metropolitan region, located approximately 20 kilometers east of the national capital, Asunción. The code serves a densely populated area that includes both residential neighborhoods and commercial zones, with significant economic activity linked to the capital's urban sprawl.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 28 code covers the jurisdiction of Capiatá, which is one of the most populous cities in the Central Department. It also includes nearby districts and localities that fall under the same local exchange area. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific physical region, and the numbering is administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), Paraguay's telecommunications regulatory body. The code is used for fixed-line PSTN services, and in recent years, it has also been adopted for fixed wireless and VoIP services that are registered to the area.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local callers within Paraguay, dialing a number in Capiatá requires the trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '28' and the subscriber number. The subscriber number length is typically 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) 8 digits (including the area code). For example, a local call would be dialed as 0 28 XXX XXXX.

International callers must use Paraguay's country code +595, followed by the area code without the leading '0', and then the subscriber number. Thus, an international call to Capiatá would be dialed as +595 28 XXX XXXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 28 area, meaning that the area code is unique to this region. However, due to the growth of the metropolitan area, number exhaustion is a consideration. CONATEL has implemented measures to ensure sufficient numbering resources, including the possibility of introducing additional area codes or expanding subscriber number lengths in the future. For now, the 28 code remains the sole geographic identifier for Capiatá.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Paraguay): Dial 0 28 XXX XXXX.
• International callers: Dial +595 28 XXX XXXX.
• Mobile callers within Paraguay: When calling a fixed line in Capiatá from a mobile phone, the same national format applies: 0 28 XXX XXXX.

It is important to note that when calling from abroad, the leading '0' of the trunk prefix is omitted. Always verify the subscriber number length, as it may vary for special services or newer assignments.