Area Code 592 – Xiamen, Fujian
The phone area code for Xiamen, Fujian is 592 (international format +86592). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 592
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📍 Geographic Location of Xiamen, Fujian
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 592 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Xiamen, a major sub-provincial city located in the southeastern coastal province of Fujian, China. Xiamen is one of China’s earliest Special Economic Zones and serves as a prominent port and commercial hub. The code covers the entire administrative area of Xiamen, including its six districts: Siming, Huli, Jimei, Haicang, Tong'an, and Xiang'an. This includes the main urban island (Xiamen Island) and the mainland districts, as well as surrounding islands such as Gulangyu.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Xiamen, the area code is omitted when dialing a fixed-line number. The local number typically consists of 7 digits, and the complete domestic long-distance format is 0592 XXX XXXX (the leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix). For international callers, the leading 0 is dropped, and the number is dialed as +86 592 XXX XXXX. For example, a local fixed-line number in Xiamen might be +86 592 123 4567 when called from abroad.
When calling a Xiamen fixed-line number from another city in China, you must dial 0592 followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside China, replace the trunk prefix with your country’s international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) and then dial 86 592 followed by the local number.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, Xiamen does not have an overlay area code; 0592 remains the sole geographic code for the city. However, with the growth of telecommunications services, the local number pool is managed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile, which provide fixed-line services in the region. Number portability is available for mobile numbers, but fixed-line numbers are generally tied to the geographic location.
Practical Usage Notes
When dialing from a mobile phone in China, the same rules apply: you must include the area code if you are outside Xiamen. For international SMS or calls to Xiamen fixed lines, always use the +86 country code and 592 area code. Be aware that some businesses may use VoIP or non-geographic numbers, but 592 strictly identifies a physical location in Xiamen.