Area Code 462 – Rivera

Overview of Area Code 462 (Rivera, Uruguay)

Area code 462 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Rivera and its surrounding department in the northern region of Uruguay. Rivera is the capital of the Rivera Department and sits directly on the border with Brazil, adjacent to the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento. The area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including residential and business telephone lines.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 462 code covers the entire Rivera Department, including the city of Rivera and smaller towns and rural areas within the department. The department is part of Uruguay's northern interior, and its economy is largely based on agriculture, livestock, and cross-border trade. The region is known for its cultural blend of Uruguayan and Brazilian influences.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

When dialing a number within the Rivera area, both local and international callers must follow specific formats:

• Local calls (within Rivera): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly. For example, if the subscriber number is 1234567, dial 1234567.
• National calls (from other parts of Uruguay): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 462, and then the subscriber number. For example, to call a Rivera number from Montevideo, dial 0 462 1234567.
• International calls (from outside Uruguay): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Uruguay's country code +598, followed by the area code 462 and the subscriber number. For example, from the United States, dial 011 598 462 1234567 or +598 462 1234567.

Numbering Plan and Overlays

Uruguay's national numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Subscriber numbers within the 462 area code are 7 digits long, making the total international number length 10 digits (excluding the leading +). Currently, there are no overlay codes or area code splits planned for Rivera. The 462 code is dedicated exclusively to fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Uruguay use separate non-geographic codes starting with 9.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers: If you are within the Rivera area, you can dial the 7-digit number without any prefix.
• National callers: Always include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code 462 when calling from another region.
• International callers: Use the +598 country code and drop the leading 0 of the national trunk prefix.

Understanding the correct dialing format ensures efficient call routing and avoids connectivity issues. For any changes to the numbering plan, consult the Uruguayan telecommunications regulator, Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC).