Area Code 255 – Portuguesa
The phone area code for Portuguesa is 255 (international format +58255). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Portuguesa
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The country calling code +58 is assigned to Venezuela, and the National Destination Code (NDC) 255 corresponds to the state of Portuguesa, a geographic area located in the central-western plains (Los Llanos) of the country. Portuguesa is bordered by Lara, Cojedes, Barinas, and Trujillo states, and its administrative capital is Guanare. The NDC 255 covers the entire state, including major cities and towns such as Acarigua, Araure, Ospino, Píritu, and Villa Bruzual. These localities are serviced by fixed-line PSTN networks, and the prefix is used for both local and long-distance calls within Venezuela.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For callers within Venezuela, dialing a fixed-line number in Portuguesa requires the trunk prefix '0', followed by the NDC '255' and the seven-digit subscriber number. The national format is: 0 255 XXX XXXX. For example, a local number in Guanare might be 0 255 123 4567. When calling from abroad, the international format omits the trunk prefix '0' and includes the country code: +58 255 XXX XXXX. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +58 255 123 4567 from any international location. It is important to note that the plus sign (+) indicates the international access code used in the caller's country (e.g., 00 in many European countries, 011 in the United States).
Local Dialing and Overlay Considerations
Within the 255 area code, local calls between different towns in Portuguesa may require dialing the full NDC and subscriber number, depending on the specific local dialing plan. As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, Venezuela has not implemented overlay codes for Portuguesa, meaning the 255 NDC remains the sole geographic code for the state. However, users should verify with their service provider, as some mobile and VoIP services may have different dialing requirements.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Portuguesa, if you are calling a number in the same city or exchange, you may only need to dial the seven-digit subscriber number. However, for calls to other areas within the state, dial 0 255 followed by the number. For callers from other Venezuelan states, always dial 0 255 before the subscriber number. For international callers, always use +58 255 and then the seven-digit number. Ensure you replace the leading '0' of the national format with the international access code and country code.