Area Code 60 – Chimay
The phone area code for Chimay is 60 (international format +3260). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 60
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📍 Geographic Location of Chimay
Geographic Overview
The +32 60 area code is a geographic numbering resource within the Belgian public switched telephone network (PSTN), allocated to the Chimay region in the Walloon province of Hainaut. This code serves the western part of the Fagne–Thiérache natural region, a rural area known for its forests and the Chimay Trappist brewery. The numbering area includes the town of Chimay itself, along with nearby municipalities such as Couvin, Viroinval, and Momignies. Administratively, these communities fall under the jurisdiction of the Hainaut provincial government.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Chimay area from within Belgium, you must include the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's seven-digit number. The national format is:
- 0 60 XX XX XX (within Belgium)
From outside Belgium, the international access code (00 or +) is used, followed by the Belgian country code 32, then the area code without the leading zero, and the seven-digit subscriber number. The international format is:
- +32 60 XX XX XX
For example, a local number 12 34 56 would be dialed as 060 12 34 56 domestically and +32 60 12 34 56 internationally.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the Chimay area can often dial just the seven-digit subscriber number for calls within the same geographic zone, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. Callers from other Belgian regions must use the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. International callers should replace the leading 0 with +32 or the appropriate international prefix for their country.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Belgium does not use overlay codes in the traditional sense; each geographic area has a unique area code. The 060 area code is not overlaid, and no changes are planned. All fixed-line numbers in this code are seven digits long, and the total number length for international calls is nine digits after the country code (excluding the +32).
As with all Belgian geographic numbers, calls to 060 numbers are tariffed as local or national calls depending on the caller's location and provider. VoIP and mobile users may incur different rates, so it is advisable to check with your service provider for specific charges.