Area Code 834 – Xichang, Sichuan
The phone area code for Xichang, Sichuan is 834 (international format +86834). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 834
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📍 Geographic Location of Xichang, Sichuan
Geographic Overview
The +86 834 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Xichang, a prefecture-level city in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southern Sichuan Province, China. Xichang is a major transportation hub and the site of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The code covers the urban districts of Xichang and, in some cases, surrounding counties within the prefecture, depending on local administrative boundaries.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Xichang from within China, the trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code, followed by the local subscriber number. The local number typically consists of 7 digits, making the complete domestic format: 0 834 XXXX XXX (e.g., 0 834 123 4567). For international callers, the country code +86 is used, and the leading 0 is dropped: +86 834 XXXX XXX (e.g., +86 834 123 4567).
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Xichang can often dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to use the full domestic format. Callers from other regions in China must dial 0834 before the subscriber number. International callers should replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code +86 and then dial the area code 834 followed by the subscriber number.
Overlays and Numbering
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, no overlay codes have been assigned to Xichang. The area code 834 remains exclusive to the geographic region. Subscriber numbers within this code are allocated to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP-based fixed lines. Mobile numbers in China are non-geographic and begin with distinct prefixes such as 13x, 15x, 18x, etc., and are not associated with area codes.
Practical Considerations
For businesses or individuals establishing a presence in Xichang, obtaining a local fixed-line number with the 834 code can enhance local credibility. When dialing from abroad, be mindful of time zone differences (China Standard Time, UTC+8). Ensure that your international dialing plan includes China and that you have the correct exit code for your country (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries).