Area Code 744 – Zhangjiajie, Hunan
The phone area code for Zhangjiajie, Hunan is 744 (international format +86744). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 744
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📍 Geographic Location of Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +86 744 country and area code combination is exclusively assigned to the prefecture-level city of Zhangjiajie in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. This geographic area code covers the entire administrative jurisdiction of Zhangjiajie, including its two urban districts (Yongding District and Wulingyuan District) and two counties (Cili County and Sangzhi County). The region is internationally renowned for the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts millions of domestic and international visitors annually.
As a geographic code, 744 is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area. It is important to note that the code is not portable to other regions; it is permanently tied to the Zhangjiajie local exchange area. For callers within China, the trunk prefix '0' is used before the area code when dialing from outside Zhangjiajie but within the country. Thus, a domestic long-distance call to a Zhangjiajie landline requires dialing 0744 followed by the 7-digit local subscriber number.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For international callers, the correct E.164 format is +86 744 XXXX XXX (total 12 digits after the '+' sign). For example, a landline number in Zhangjiajie might be formatted as +86 744 1234567. When dialing from abroad, replace the '+' with your country's international access code (e.g., '011' from the US, '00' from most European countries).
Local callers within Zhangjiajie can dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly without the area code. However, due to the region's popularity as a tourist destination, many hotels and businesses may also provide direct inward dialing (DID) numbers that are reachable via the national or international format.
As of the latest ITU-T and MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) allocations, there are no overlay codes or additional area codes planned for Zhangjiajie. The 7-digit local numbering capacity is sufficient for the current population and business density. For callers using VoIP or mobile phones, the same international format applies, but be aware that mobile numbers in China always begin with '1' and are not associated with geographic area codes.
When calling from a foreign country, always ensure you have the correct country code (+86) and omit the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix. For example, to call a Zhangjiajie landline from the United States, you would dial: 011 86 744 1234567.