Area Code 19 – Waremme
The phone area code for Waremme is 19 (international format +3219). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 19
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📍 Geographic Location of Waremme
Geographic Overview
The +32 19 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Waremme, a city and municipality located in the province of Liège, in the Walloon Region of Belgium. This code serves the administrative arrondissement of Waremme, which encompasses several communes including Waremme itself, as well as nearby towns such as Berloz, Crisnée, Donceel, Faimes, Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher, Geer, Oreye, Remicourt, and Villers-le-Bouillet. The area is situated in the fertile Hesbaye region, known for its agriculture, and lies approximately 20 kilometers west of Liège city center.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number within the Waremme area, the national dialing format is 019 XXXXXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls within Belgium. The subscriber number consists of six digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length nine digits when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix).
For international callers, the Belgian country code (+32) replaces the trunk prefix, and the leading '0' of the area code is dropped. The international format becomes +32 19 XXXXXX. For example, a local number 456789 would be dialed as 019 456789 from within Belgium, and as +32 19 456789 from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Belgium): Dial the full national number including the trunk prefix: 019 XXXXXX.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then the country code 32, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +32 19 XXXXXX.
- Calls from mobile phones in Belgium: The trunk prefix '0' is still required even when calling from a mobile device, as Belgian mobile numbers are separate and do not share the same numbering plan.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The +32 19 code is a geographic code, meaning it is tied to a physical location. However, due to number portability, a subscriber may have moved their fixed-line number to a different operator or even a VoIP service, but the number retains its geographic association. As of the latest BIPT (Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications) regulations, there are no overlay codes planned for this area; the 19 code remains exclusive to the Waremme region. Calls to this code are typically charged at standard local rates when dialed from within Belgium, though mobile and international rates may vary depending on the caller's provider.