Area Code 719 – Shiyan, Hubei
The phone area code for Shiyan, Hubei is 719 (international format +86719). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 719
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📍 Geographic Location of Shiyan, Hubei
Overview of Area Code 719 (Shiyan, Hubei)
Area code 719 is a geographic telephone code assigned to Shiyan, a prefecture-level city in the northwestern part of Hubei Province, China. Under the national numbering plan of China, area codes are used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within specific geographic regions. The code 719 covers the urban districts of Shiyan, including Maojian, Zhangwan, and Yunyang, as well as surrounding counties and county-level cities under its administration, such as Danjiangkou, Yunxi, Zhushan, and Zhuxi. This allocation follows the ITU-T E.164 international standard, where the full international dialing format for a fixed-line number in Shiyan is +86 719 XXXX XXXX (the local number typically consists of 7 digits, though some areas may have 8-digit numbers after number expansion).
Dialing Procedures
For callers within China, dialing a fixed-line number in Shiyan requires the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the local number: 0 719 XXXX XXXX. For example, a local call within Shiyan can be made by dialing just the 7-digit local number if the caller is in the same local calling area. However, for calls from other cities in China, the full national format is required. For international callers, the format is +86 719 XXXX XXXX. For instance, an international caller would dial +86 719 1234567 (assuming a 7-digit local number). It is important to note that the leading '0' of the area code is omitted when dialing from outside China.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Shiyan is known for its automotive industry, particularly the Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and is a major transportation hub. The area code 719 is exclusively used for fixed-line services in this region. Mobile numbers in China are not tied to geographic area codes; they use separate prefixes like 13x, 15x, 18x, etc., and are not affected by this code. If you are calling a fixed-line number in Shiyan from a mobile phone, you still need to include the area code as per the dialing rules.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for 719; the area code remains the sole geographic code for Shiyan. However, due to increasing demand, local number lengths may have been expanded to 8 digits in some districts. Always verify the exact number of digits with the local telecom operator or the person you are calling. For businesses, it is essential to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate global communication.