Area Code 254 – Peso da Régua

Overview of Area Code 254 (Peso da Régua)

In the Portuguese national numbering plan, area code 254 is a geographic destination code assigned to the northern region of Peso da Régua, a municipality situated in the Douro Valley, within the Vila Real District. This code covers the urban center of Peso da Régua and its surrounding parishes, including areas along the Douro River. The region is renowned for its port wine production and scenic terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 254 area code serves the municipality of Peso da Régua, which is part of the Norte region of mainland Portugal. It encompasses the city itself and nearby localities such as Galafura, Loureiro, and Sedielos. Administratively, the code falls under the jurisdiction of the Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM), Portugal's regulatory authority for telecommunications.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local callers within Portugal, the number must be dialed in the national format: 254 XXX XXX (without the leading trunk prefix '0' when calling from a mobile or VoIP line). However, when dialing from a fixed line within Portugal, the trunk prefix '0' is still used: 0 254 XXX XXX. For international callers, the full international format is required: +351 254 XXX XXX (or 00351 254 XXX XXX from countries using the international dialing prefix 00).

Example: A local number in Peso da Régua might be 254 123 456. To call this from abroad, you would dial +351 254 123 456.

Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations

Portuguese geographic numbers, including those under 254, have a total length of nine digits when including the leading '0' in national format (or nine digits after the country code in international format). The structure is: 0 (trunk prefix) + 254 (area code) + 6-digit subscriber number. There are no overlay codes in Portugal; each geographic area has a unique area code. The 254 code is exclusively for fixed-line services, though number portability allows subscribers to retain their number when changing operators, including moving to VoIP or mobile services, which may result in a non-geographic routing of the number.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Portugal): Dial 254 XXX XXX from mobile or VoIP, or 0 254 XXX XXX from a fixed line.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 351 (Portugal's country code), then 254 and the subscriber number: +351 254 XXX XXX.

When calling from abroad, always omit the trunk prefix '0' that is used in national dialing. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your location.