Area Code 6012 – Bogotá
The phone area code for Bogotá is 6012 (international format +576012). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bogotá
Overview of Colombian Geographic Numbering
In Colombia, the national numbering plan adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. Geographic numbers are identified by a three-digit National Destination Code (NDC) that corresponds to a specific city or region. For Bogotá, the capital district, the NDC is 601. The subscriber number following this code typically has seven digits, making the total national significant number length ten digits (NDC + subscriber number).
The 6012 Prefix in Bogotá
The prefix 6012 is a central office code within the Bogotá geographic area. It is allocated to fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and VoIP-based fixed telephony. This prefix serves businesses and residents in various districts of the capital, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the city. The number format is 601 XXX XXXX (where X represents a digit). For example, a typical number might be 601 234 5678.
Dialing Instructions
To call a number with the 6012 prefix, dialing procedures differ based on the caller's location:
- Local calls within Bogotá: Dial only the seven-digit subscriber number (e.g., 234 5678).
- National calls from other regions of Colombia: Dial the long-distance prefix 0, followed by the NDC 601, and then the subscriber number (e.g., 0 601 234 5678).
- International calls from abroad: Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then Colombia's country code 57, followed by the NDC and subscriber number without the leading 0 (e.g., +57 601 234 5678).
Regulatory and Technical Considerations
Colombia's telecommunications regulator, the Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC), oversees the assignment and management of geographic numbers. These numbers are tied to a physical location, which is important for emergency services and law enforcement. However, with the rise of VoIP, some fixed numbers may be used nomadically, but the geographic association remains for regulatory purposes.
When calling from a mobile phone in Colombia, it is common to include the NDC even for local calls, as mobile networks may not automatically route short codes. Always check with your service provider for the most accurate dialing format.
For businesses, having a geographic number in Bogotá can enhance local trust and presence. It is essential to ensure that your number is correctly formatted on websites and marketing materials to avoid call routing errors.