Area Code 23 – Edleb

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Syrian area code 23 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Edleb (Idlib) governorate, a region in northwestern Syria. This geographic code covers the city of Idlib and its surrounding towns and villages, including administrative centers such as Ariha, Jisr al-Shughur, and Maarrat al-Nu'man. The code is allocated under the national numbering plan of the Syrian Arab Republic, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

When calling a landline in the Edleb region from within Syria, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 23 and the subscriber's 6- to 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 23 XXX XXXX.

For international callers, the Syrian country code +963 replaces the leading zero. The international dialing format becomes: +963 23 XXX XXXX. For example, a landline number in Idlib might be dialed as +963 23 456 7890 from abroad.

Local callers within the Edleb area may often omit the area code when dialing numbers in the same exchange, but this practice depends on the specific local dialing rules of the Syrian telecom operator. It is always safer to include the full national number to avoid misrouting.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest available data, the Edleb area code 23 does not have an overlay code. Subscribers in the region share the same geographic numbering area, and no additional area codes have been introduced for this governorate. However, due to the ongoing conflict and population displacement, some numbers may be inactive or reassigned. Callers should verify the current status of a number through official directories or the service provider.

Service and Network Details

The code 23 is exclusively used for fixed-line (PSTN) services in the Edleb region. It is not assigned to mobile networks, which use non-geographic prefixes such as 93 (MTN) or 94 (Syriatel). VoIP services are also not tied to this geographic code. The Syrian Telecommunications Establishment (STE) is the primary operator for landlines in this area.

When dialing from abroad, callers must ensure they use the correct international exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries) before the country code. For example, from the United States, you would dial 011 963 23 XXX XXXX.

For businesses or individuals frequently contacting Edleb, it is recommended to store numbers in international format (+963 23...) to facilitate connectivity from any location.