Area Code 72 – Samdrup Jongkhar
The phone area code for Samdrup Jongkhar is 72 (international format +97572). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Samdrup Jongkhar
Overview of Area Code 72 (Samdrup Jongkhar)
Area code 72 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Samdrup Jongkhar District in southeastern Bhutan. This district shares a border with the Indian state of Assam to the south and Arunachal Pradesh to the east, making it a key commercial and transit hub. The code covers the district headquarters of Samdrup Jongkhar town and surrounding sub-districts (gewogs), including Dewathang, Gomdar, and Orong. As a geographic code, it is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this administrative area.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Bhutan, the national trunk prefix is 0. To call a Samdrup Jongkhar fixed-line number from elsewhere in Bhutan, dial 0-72-XXXXXX. For example, a local number 123456 would be dialed as 0 72 123456.
For international callers, the Bhutan country code is +975. You must drop the trunk prefix and dial +975-72-XXXXXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, dial +975 72 123456.
Numbering Details
Fixed-line numbers in Bhutan typically consist of the NDC (72) followed by a six-digit subscriber number, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of eight digits (excluding the trunk prefix). The subscriber number range is allocated by Bhutan Telecom, the primary fixed-line operator. The code is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Bhutan begin with 17 (B-Mobile) or 77 (TashiCell) and are non-geographic.
Overlay and Dialing Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for Samdrup Jongkhar, meaning area code 72 is the sole geographic code for the district. Local calls within the same district may be dialed using only the subscriber number (six digits) in some cases, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format (0-72-XXXXXX) when calling from other districts. For international callers, always include the country code and drop the leading zero.
Practical Tips for Callers
- From abroad: Dial +975 72 followed by the six-digit local number.
- From other parts of Bhutan: Dial 0 72 followed by the six-digit local number.
- From a mobile phone in Bhutan: The same national format applies (0-72-XXXXXX).
- VoIP and internet calls: Use the international format (+975 72 XXXXXX) to ensure proper routing.