Area Code 258 – Cojedes
The phone area code for Cojedes is 258 (international format +58258). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Cojedes
Overview of Area Code 258 (Cojedes, Venezuela)
Area code 258 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the state of Cojedes in Venezuela, under the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL). It serves the capital city San Carlos, as well as other towns and municipalities within the state, including Tinaquillo, El Pao, and Macapo. The code is used for fixed-line PSTN services, and it is also used by some mobile operators for fixed-wireless or rural telephony solutions.
When dialing from within Venezuela, the national trunk prefix 0 must be included before the area code, followed by the seven-digit local subscriber number. The complete national dialing format is: 0-258-XXX-XXXX. For example, to call a fixed line in San Carlos from another Venezuelan state, you would dial 0258-123-4567.
For international callers, the Venezuelan country code +58 replaces the trunk prefix. The international dialing format is: +58-258-XXX-XXXX. For instance, a caller from the United States or Europe would dial +58 258 123 4567 to reach the same number. It is important to note that the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is not used when dialing from abroad.
Cojedes is a primarily agricultural region, and its telecommunications infrastructure supports both urban and rural communities. The area code 258 is not an overlay code; it is the sole geographic code for the state. However, due to the expansion of mobile services, many residents and businesses also use mobile numbers with non-geographic prefixes (starting with 412, 414, 416, etc.), which are not tied to the 258 area code.
For local callers within Cojedes, dialing the seven-digit subscriber number alone may be sufficient for calls within the same exchange, but it is always recommended to use the full national format to avoid routing errors. For international callers, ensuring the correct exit code (e.g., 011 from the US) before dialing +58 258 is essential.
As with all geographic numbers in Venezuela, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 258 numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, provided the service address remains within the same geographic area. This ensures continuity for businesses and residents alike.