Area Code 2362 – Dorsten

Area Code 2362: Dorsten (North Rhine-Westphalia)

The German area code +49 2362 is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Dorsten and its surrounding municipalities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Dorsten is located in the northern part of the Ruhr metropolitan area, near the borders with the Münsterland region and the state of Lower Saxony. The code covers the urban districts of Dorsten proper, including Altendorf-Ulfkotte, Deuten, Feldhausen, Hardt, Hervest, Holsterhausen, Lembeck, Östrich, Rhade, and Wulfen.

Geographically, the area is part of the district of Recklinghausen, and the code is administered by the German regulatory authority (Bundesnetzagentur). The local telephone network is integrated into the German PSTN and is served by multiple carriers, including Deutsche Telekom and regional providers.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Germany, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code, followed by the local subscriber number. The full national format is:

• 0 2362 [subscriber number] (e.g., 0 2362 123456)

For international callers, the German country code +49 replaces the leading zero, and the area code is dialed without the trunk prefix:

• +49 2362 [subscriber number] (e.g., +49 2362 123456)

Local calls within the Dorsten area can be made using the 7-digit subscriber number alone if both parties are on the same local exchange, but this is less common with modern networks. When calling from a mobile phone, the full national or international format is always required.

Overlay and Numbering Plan

As of the current German numbering plan, there is no overlay code for 2362; the area code is unique to Dorsten. However, adjacent areas such as Gelsenkirchen (0209), Recklinghausen (02361), and Borken (02861) have distinct codes. Subscriber numbers in Dorsten typically have 7 digits, but can vary depending on the service provider and the specific allocation. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 11 digits, including the area code.

For callers outside Germany, it is important to note that the leading zero is not dialed. For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 49 2362 123456 (or use the plus sign on mobile devices: +49 2362 123456).

Businesses and residents in Dorsten often use this code for landline services, and it is also used for VoIP and ISDN lines that are registered to the geographic area. When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country.