Area Code 676 – Naranjal

Geographic Overview

The area code 676 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Naranjal, located in the Alto Paraná Department of Paraguay. This region is part of the eastern agricultural belt of the country, known for soybean and wheat production. Naranjal is situated approximately 50 kilometers from Ciudad del Este, the department's capital, and is connected by Route PY02.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Naranjal from within Paraguay, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 676 and the local subscriber number. The local numbers in this area are typically six digits long, resulting in the format: 0 676 XXX XXX. For example, a local number might be 0 676 123 456.

When calling from abroad, the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile networks) is used, followed by Paraguay's country code +595, the area code 676 (without the leading zero), and the six-digit subscriber number. Thus, the international format is +595 676 XXX XXX. For instance, a call from the United States would be dialed as 011 595 676 123 456.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Paraguay): Always include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code 676 when dialing from a different area. Even within Naranjal, the full national format is required due to the national numbering plan.
• International callers: Replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code +595 and omit the leading zero of the area code. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

Paraguay's numbering plan is administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL). The area code 676 is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services (PSTN) in Naranjal and its surrounding districts. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in this region; the area code 676 is unique to Naranjal. However, subscribers should verify the current dialing procedures with their service provider, as the national numbering plan may undergo changes.

For VoIP users, the same dialing rules apply, but the call is routed over IP networks. It is important to note that emergency services in Paraguay are reached via short codes (e.g., 911 or 912) and are not affected by area codes.