Area Code 239 – Miranda
The phone area code for Miranda is 239 (international format +58239). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Miranda
Overview of Area Code 239 (Miranda, Venezuela)
Area code 239 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Venezuelan national numbering plan, assigned under the country calling code +58. It serves the central portion of Miranda state, a key administrative and economic region surrounding the capital district. Specifically, code 239 covers the municipalities of Sucre (including the city of Petare), Plaza (Guarenas), and Zamora (Guatire), as well as adjacent populated areas. These localities form part of the Greater Caracas metropolitan area, although they are administratively separate from the Capital District.
Geographically, this region is characterized by a mix of residential zones, commercial corridors, and industrial parks. Petare, one of the largest parishes in Latin America, is a major urban hub within this code. Guarenas and Guatire, located to the east of Caracas, have experienced significant population growth and are connected to the capital by highway. The area is served by both fixed-line PSTN operators and cable telephony providers, with numbers typically formatted as +58 239 XXX XXXX for international dialing.
Dialing Procedures
For callers within Venezuela, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. Thus, a local call from another state to a number in Miranda would be dialed as 0 239 XXX XXXX. For international callers, the format is +58 239 XXX XXXX, where the leading trunk prefix is omitted. Within the same area code, local calls may be dialed using only the seven-digit subscriber number (XXX XXXX) depending on the operator's configuration; however, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always use the full national format.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Venezuela's telecom regulator, CONATEL, administers the numbering plan. Area code 239 is classified as a geographic code, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the fixed line. However, with the advent of number portability, subscribers may retain their numbers when changing operators, but the geographic association remains tied to the original exchange. There are currently no overlay codes in this area; the 239 code is the sole NDC for the region. As of 2023, the Venezuelan numbering plan is closed, meaning that all numbers must be dialed in full, including the area code, even for local calls, when using a mobile phone.
For businesses and individuals, understanding the correct dialing format is essential to avoid call failures. When contacting services in this region from abroad, always replace the initial '0' of the national prefix with the international access code (e.g., 00 from many countries) followed by 58 and then 239. For example, a number 5551234 in Petare would be dialed internationally as +58 239 5551234.