Area Code 909 – Bole, Xinjiang
The phone area code for Bole, Xinjiang is 909 (international format +86909). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 909
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📍 Geographic Location of Bole, Xinjiang
Overview of Area Code +86 909
Area code 909 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Bole (Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture) in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It is part of the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, where the full international dialing format is +86 909 XXX XXXX. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the prefecture, covering both urban and rural administrative divisions.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 909 area code serves the city of Bole (also known as Bortala) and its surrounding counties, including Alashankou (a major land port on the China–Kazakhstan border) and Jinghe County. The region is administered by the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, which is located in the northwestern part of Xinjiang, near the border with Kazakhstan. The area is known for its strategic trade routes and the Alataw Pass.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
- Local calls (within Bole): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly. For example, if the local number is 1234567, simply dial 1234567.
- Domestic long-distance calls (from other Chinese cities): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and subscriber number. For instance, to call Bole from Beijing, dial 0 909 1234567.
- International calls (from outside China): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then China's country code 86, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. For example, from the United States, dial 011 86 909 1234567, or from a mobile phone, +86 909 1234567.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
Subscriber numbers in the 909 area code are 7 digits in length, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of 11 digits when combined with the country code (86). As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes or planned changes for this region. The code is exclusively geographic, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the line.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Bole, no prefix is required. For callers from other parts of China, remember to include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. For international callers, always use the +86 format and omit the leading zero. It is important to verify the correct number length and format with the recipient, as some numbers may be migrated to mobile services or VoIP, but the geographic code remains associated with fixed-line services.