Area Code 691 – Jinghong, Yunnan
The phone area code for Jinghong, Yunnan is 691 (international format +86691). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 691
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📍 Geographic Location of Jinghong, Yunnan
Overview of Area Code +86 691
Area code 691 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Jinghong, the capital of the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in southern Yunnan Province, China. This code is part of the country's closed numbering plan, where the full national significant number (NSN) consists of the area code followed by a seven-digit subscriber number, resulting in a total length of 10 digits when dialed domestically (excluding the trunk prefix 0). Internationally, callers dial +86 691 XXXX XXX (the leading 0 of the trunk prefix is omitted).
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 691 code serves not only Jinghong city but also the surrounding counties and townships within Xishuangbanna, including Menghai and Mengla. This region is renowned for its tropical climate, diverse ethnic cultures (notably the Dai people), and the famous Wild Elephant Valley. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, which borders Laos and Myanmar, making it a key gateway for cross-border trade and tourism.
Dialing Procedures
- Local calls (within Jinghong): Dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly. For example, to call a local landline, simply dial XXXX XXX.
- Domestic long-distance calls (from other Chinese cities): Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 691, followed by the subscriber number: 0 691 XXXX XXX.
- International calls (from outside China): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 in most countries), then China's country code 86, then the area code 691, and the subscriber number: +86 691 XXXX XXX.
Note that there is no overlay code in this region; 691 remains the sole geographic area code for the prefecture.
Caller Instructions and Considerations
For foreign callers, it is essential to replace the leading zero of the domestic trunk prefix with the international access code and China's country code. For example, a local number such as 0691 123 4567 (if written with trunk prefix) becomes +86 691 123 4567 internationally. Mobile numbers in China have their own prefixes (e.g., 13x, 15x, 18x) and are not affected by area codes; they are always dialed as +86 1XX XXXX XXXX.
When calling from a mobile phone within China, the trunk prefix 0 is often optional, but it is mandatory when dialing from a landline. Always verify the subscriber number length, as it is fixed at seven digits for landlines under this code.