Area Code 41 – Masilamea
The phone area code for Masilamea is 41 (international format +67641). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Masilamea
Geographic Overview
The +676 41 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Masilamea area within the Kingdom of Tonga. Masilamea is a small village located on the island of Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, which hosts the capital city of Nukuʻalofa. This prefix is part of Tonga's PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) numbering plan, administered by the Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) and regulated by the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC).
Dialing Formats
To call a landline number in Masilamea from within Tonga, you must dial the national significant number (NSN), which includes the area code and the subscriber number. For example, if the subscriber number is 12345, you would dial 41 12345 from any other part of Tonga. When calling from abroad, you must use the international format: +676 41 12345. The plus sign represents the international access prefix, and 676 is Tonga's country calling code.
Coverage and Usage
The 41 prefix covers the Masilamea area and possibly neighboring villages within the same exchange area. It is primarily used for fixed-line telephone services, including residential and business lines. As with many rural areas in Tonga, the number of landlines may be limited, and some residents may rely on mobile services. However, the prefix remains active for those who have retained fixed-line connections.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Tonga: simply dial the 7-digit NSN (e.g., 41 12345). No trunk prefix (like '0') is used in Tonga's domestic dialing. For international callers: dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by Tonga's country code 676, and then the NSN without any leading zero. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 676 41 12345.
Important Notes
As of the latest updates, Tonga has not implemented number portability for geographic numbers, meaning that if you change your service provider, you may need to change your number. Additionally, the 41 prefix is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Tonga typically start with 7 or 8. Always verify the current dialing procedures with your telecom provider, as numbering plans can evolve.