Area Code 22 – Cova Lima

Overview of Timor-Leste Area Code 22

Area code 22 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Cova Lima, located in the southwestern part of Timor-Leste. This code is part of the country's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. Cova Lima is one of the 13 municipalities of Timor-Leste, with its capital in Suai, a town near the southern coast. The area code 22 covers the entire municipality, including the administrative posts of Suai, Maucatar, Fatululic, Fohorem, and Tilomar.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline number in Cova Lima from within Timor-Leste, subscribers must dial the national prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. For example, if the local number is 1234567, the national dialing format would be 0 22 1234567. From abroad, callers must dial the international access code (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the country code 670, the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +670 22 1234567.

It is important to note that Timor-Leste's numbering plan uses a closed dialing plan for domestic calls, meaning the trunk prefix '0' is always used when dialing within the country, even for local calls. However, when calling from a mobile phone, the '0' may be omitted depending on the mobile operator's settings; it is safer to always include it when dialing landlines.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Cova Lima is bordered by the municipalities of Bobonaro to the north, Ainaro to the east, and the Timor Sea to the south. The area code 22 is exclusively allocated to fixed-line services within this region. The main economic activities in Cova Lima include agriculture, with coffee and rice being significant crops. The municipality is also known for its proximity to the Suai Supply Base, which serves the oil and gas industry in the Timor Sea.

As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes or area code splits planned for Cova Lima. The subscriber numbers within this area code typically consist of 7 digits, making the total national number length 9 digits (including the leading '0'), and the international number length 10 digits (including the country code).

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Timor-Leste: To call a number in Cova Lima from another municipality, dial 0 22 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. For example, to call the Suai district office, you would dial 0 22 1234567.

For international callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 670, then 22, and finally the 7-digit subscriber number. For instance, from the US, you would dial 011 670 22 1234567. If you are using a mobile phone, you can simply replace the exit code with '+', so +670 22 1234567.

Always ensure you have the correct number of digits; missing digits may result in a failed call or reaching an unintended party.