Area Code 38 – South Bohemian Region
The phone area code for South Bohemian Region is 38 (international format +42038). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 38
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📍 Geographic Location of South Bohemian Region
Overview of Area Code 38
Area code 38 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the South Bohemian Region (Jihočeský kraj) of the Czech Republic. This region is located in the southern part of the country, bordering Austria and Germany. The code serves the administrative center of České Budějovice, along with other major towns such as Český Krumlov, Písek, Strakonice, and Tábor. The area is known for its historical significance, including the UNESCO-listed Český Krumlov castle, and its economic activities in tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in the South Bohemian Region from within the Czech Republic, subscribers use the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 38 and the subscriber's local number. The complete national format is 0 38 X XX XX XX (where X represents digits). For example, a number in České Budějovice might be dialed as 038 123 4567.
For international callers, the Czech country code +420 is used, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is omitted. Thus, the international format becomes +420 38 X XX XX XX. For instance, calling the same number from abroad would be +420 38 123 4567.
Geographic Coverage and Numbering
The area code 38 is not an overlay; it is a dedicated geographic code for the South Bohemian Region. Subscriber numbers within this code typically have 7 digits after the area code, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits, consistent with the Czech numbering plan. The code is administered by the Czech Telecommunication Office (ČTÚ), and numbers are allocated to fixed-line operators, including incumbent O2 and alternative carriers providing PSTN and VoIP services.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within the same area code can often dial just the 7-digit subscriber number, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile networks.
- Callers from other Czech regions must use the national format: 0 38 X XX XX XX.
- International callers should dial +420 38 X XX XX XX (or 00420 38 X XX XX XX from countries using the international prefix 00).
As with all Czech geographic numbers, calls to 38 numbers are typically charged at standard fixed-line rates, which may vary depending on the caller's operator and tariff plan. Mobile and VoIP users should verify rates with their service provider.