Area Code 38 – Ermera
The phone area code for Ermera is 38 (international format +67038). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ermera
Geographic Overview
The +670 38 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Ermera, located in the western highlands of Timor-Leste. Ermera is renowned for its coffee production and mountainous terrain, with the administrative capital at Gleno. This code covers the districts of Gleno, Railaco, Letefoho, and surrounding sucos (villages), providing PSTN and fixed-line services to residential, commercial, and government subscribers.
Dialing Formats
When calling an Ermera fixed-line number from within Timor-Leste, you must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is:
- National (domestic) dialing: 0 38 XXX XXX (where XXX XXX is the 6-digit subscriber number)
- International dialing from abroad: +670 38 XXX XXX
For example, a local call to a business in Gleno would be dialed as 038 123 456, while an international caller would dial +670 38 123 456.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Timor-Leste: When dialing from a different municipality, you must include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you can typically dial the number in international format (+670 38 XXX XXX) or national format (038 XXX XXX), depending on your carrier's settings.
For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by Timor-Leste's country code +670, then the area code 38 (without the leading '0'), and the subscriber number. Ensure you omit the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from abroad.
Numbering Plan Considerations
Timor-Leste's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Fixed-line numbers in Ermera are 8 digits long when including the area code (38 + 6 digits). The country code +670 is shared with other services, and the NDC 38 is exclusively for geographic fixed-line services in Ermera. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this region; the 38 code is the sole geographic code for Ermera.
As Timor-Leste continues to develop its telecommunications infrastructure, it is essential to verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider, as numbering changes may occur. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always consult official sources or your telecom operator.