Area Code 29 – Pea
The phone area code for Pea is 29 (international format +67629). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Pea
Geographic Overview
The +676 29 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Pea area, located on the main island of Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga. Pea is a village situated in the central part of Tongatapu, close to the capital Nukuʻalofa, and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Tongatapu division. This code is used for fixed-line PSTN services within this specific locality.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Pea landline from within Tonga, subscribers must dial the national significant number (NSN) in the format 29 XXX XX, where '29' is the area code and the following five digits represent the local subscriber number. For example, a local call would be placed as 29 123 45.
For international callers, the full E.164 format must be used: +676 29 XXX XX. For instance, to reach a Pea number from abroad, you would dial +676 29 123 45. The leading '+' indicates the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., '011' from the US, '00' from most European countries).
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Tonga): Dial the 7-digit NSN directly (e.g., 29 123 45). No trunk prefix is required.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code, followed by Tonga's country code 676, then the NSN without any leading zero (e.g., 011 676 29 123 45 from the US).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Pea area; the 29 prefix is unique to this geographic region. However, as Tonga's telecommunications infrastructure evolves, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but the geographic significance of the prefix remains for routing purposes. The numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations, ensuring global interoperability.
For businesses or residents in Pea, this fixed-line prefix is essential for establishing a local presence and is often used for administrative services, local commerce, and government offices. When contacting services in Pea, always verify the correct number length, as mobile numbers in Tonga typically start with different prefixes (e.g., 7 or 8) and have a different structure.