Area Code 289 – Faro
The phone area code for Faro is 289 (international format +351289). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 289
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📍 Geographic Location of Faro
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +351 289 country-code prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Algarve region in southern Portugal. Specifically, it serves the district of Faro, which encompasses the western and central Algarve, including the coastal municipalities of Albufeira, Loulé, Olhão, São Brás de Alportel, Tavira, and the city of Faro itself. The code also covers inland areas such as São Brás de Alportel and the mountainous terrain north of the coast. The Algarve is one of Portugal's most popular tourist destinations, and this prefix is used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-voice-over-IP (VoIP) services within this geographic area.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
In the national dialing format, the prefix is dialed as 289 XXX XXX (with the leading '0' trunk prefix). For example, a local number in Faro would be 289 800 000. When calling from outside Portugal, the international format is +351 289 XXX XXX (or 00351 289 XXX XXX from most European countries). The total number length after the country code is 9 digits, including the NDC.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Portugal's national numbering plan does not currently have an overlay code for the Faro area; the 289 NDC is the sole geographic code for this region. However, number portability is available, meaning that a fixed-line number with the 289 prefix may be routed to a VoIP provider or a different geographic location if the subscriber has ported the number. This does not affect the dialing format but can influence call routing and termination costs.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Portugal): Dial 289 XXX XXX (including the trunk prefix '0').
- International callers (from abroad): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most of Europe, 011 from North America), then 351 289 XXX XXX.
- Callers from mobile phones in Portugal: Can dial the full national number 289 XXX XXX; the '0' is required.
For example, to call a business in Faro from the United States, you would dial 011 351 289 XXX XXX. From the United Kingdom, it would be 00 351 289 XXX XXX.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 289 prefix is regulated by ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações), Portugal's national regulatory authority. Fixed-line numbers are typically associated with traditional PSTN services, but many subscribers have migrated to VoIP or fiber-based services while retaining their geographic number. The prefix is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Portugal begin with 91, 92, 93, 96, and others. For emergency services, dial 112 regardless of the prefix.