Area Code 2396 – Pehuajó, Buenos Aires
The phone area code for Pehuajó, Buenos Aires is 2396 (international format +542396). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2396
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📍 Geographic Location of Pehuajó, Buenos Aires
Overview of Area Code 2396
Area code 2396 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Pehuajó and its surrounding administrative district in the western part of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. This region is part of the Argentine PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and is served by fixed-line operators under the national numbering plan administered by ENACOM (Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones).
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 2396 code covers the Pehuajó Partido, which includes the cabecera (head town) of Pehuajó, as well as smaller localities such as Juan José Paso, Mones Cazón, and Francisco Madero. The area is situated in the Pampas region, approximately 370 kilometers west of Buenos Aires City. The code is used exclusively for fixed-line services, and no overlay code has been implemented; therefore, all local numbers within this area share the same 2396 prefix.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For local calls within the 2396 area, subscribers dial the 7- or 8-digit subscriber number directly, without the area code. For national long-distance calls from other Argentine provinces, the format is:
- 0 + 2396 + subscriber number (e.g., 0 2396 456-7890).
For international callers, the Argentine country code (+54) is used, followed by the area code without the leading trunk prefix '0':
- +54 2396 456-7890 (example).
When calling from a mobile phone in Argentina, the same national format applies, but the trunk prefix '0' is often omitted when dialing from a mobile network; however, it is always safe to include it. For calls originating outside Argentina, always replace the trunk prefix '0' with the international access code (e.g., 00 from many countries) and then dial 54 2396.
Numbering and Technical Considerations
Argentine fixed-line numbers typically have 8 digits after the area code, but in some smaller localities, the subscriber number may be 7 digits. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) in Argentina is 10 digits (area code + subscriber number) for geographic numbers. The 2396 code is part of the E.164 numbering plan, ensuring global interoperability. Calls to 2396 numbers are routed over the PSTN and may be subject to standard national and international tariffs. VoIP users should verify that their service provider supports termination to Argentine geographic numbers.