Area Code 2 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 2 (international format +452). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2
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Overview of Danish Mobile Prefix 2
In Denmark, the national destination code (NDC) is +45, and mobile numbers are non-geographic. The prefix '2' is one of the leading digits used by Danish mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). Numbers beginning with +45 2 are exclusively allocated to mobile services, meaning they are not tied to any specific geographic region. This prefix is used by several major operators, including TDC Net (formerly TDC), Telenor Denmark, Telia Denmark, and various MVNOs that lease network capacity.
Number Structure and Formatting
Danish mobile numbers are 8 digits long when dialed nationally, and the full international format includes the country code. For example, a typical number might be +45 20 12 34 56. When dialing from within Denmark, you would simply dial 20 12 34 56, omitting the country code and the leading '+' or '00'. The prefix '2' is not a separate trunk code; it is part of the subscriber number. The first digit of the 8-digit number often indicates the original operator, but due to mobile number portability (MNP), the prefix no longer guarantees the current operator.
Dialing Instructions
From a Danish landline or mobile: Dial the 8-digit number directly, e.g., 20 12 34 56. There is no need to add a trunk prefix like '0' because Denmark uses a closed numbering plan.
From outside Denmark: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or '+' from mobile phones), followed by the country code 45, and then the 8-digit subscriber number. For example, from the UK, you would dial 00 45 20 12 34 56, or from a mobile phone, +45 20 12 34 56.
Regulatory and Technical Considerations
The Danish Energy Agency (Energistyrelsen) oversees numbering resources, and the allocation of the '2' prefix is managed under the national numbering plan. Mobile numbers are portable, meaning that if a subscriber switches operators, they can keep their number. This portability is crucial for consumers and businesses, as it ensures that the prefix does not dictate the network. For international SMS and voice calls, the +45 country code is used, and routing is handled by the home network of the subscriber, regardless of the prefix.
When calling a Danish mobile number from abroad, it is important to note that the call may be subject to international tariffs, and the receiving party may be charged for incoming calls if they are roaming. However, within Denmark, calls to mobile numbers are typically charged at mobile rates, which may differ from landline rates.