Area Code 2367 – Henrichenburg
The phone area code for Henrichenburg is 2367 (international format +492367). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2367
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📍 Geographic Location of Henrichenburg
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +49 2367 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the German telephone numbering plan, administered by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). It serves the locality of Henrichenburg, a district of the city of Castrop-Rauxel, located in the Recklinghausen district (Kreis Recklinghausen) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen). Henrichenburg lies in the northern Ruhr area, near the Dortmund-Ems Canal, and is known for the Henrichenburg boat lift (Schiffshebewerk Henrichenburg), a historic engineering landmark.
Primary Cities and Local Dialing Area
The code 2367 is assigned to the local exchange area covering Henrichenburg and its immediate surroundings. While Henrichenburg is administratively part of Castrop-Rauxel, the main city of Castrop-Rauxel uses a different area code (02305). This distinction is important for dialing purposes: calls to Henrichenburg must use 02367, even when dialing from within Castrop-Rauxel. The local network includes residential, business, and public services within the Henrichenburg area, including the nearby village of Ickern (part of Castrop-Rauxel) and parts of the neighboring town of Datteln, which may be served by this exchange.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For callers within Germany, the national trunk prefix is 0. To call a Henrichenburg number from another German region, dial 02367 followed by the local subscriber number. Local calls within the Henrichenburg area can often be made using only the subscriber number, depending on the specific telephone provider's configuration. However, due to number portability and unified dialing rules, it is recommended to always use the full area code for reliable connectivity.
For international callers, the German country code is +49. The leading '0' of the area code is dropped. Therefore, to call a Henrichenburg number from abroad, dial +49 2367 followed by the local subscriber number. For example, a local Henrichenburg number might be formatted as 02367 123456; from outside Germany, you would dial +49 2367 123456.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the 02367 area. The area code is geographically specific, and number lengths within this area typically range from 7 to 9 digits for the subscriber number, depending on the service provider and the specific allocation. The German regulator has implemented number portability, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 02367 number even if they move to a different geographic area, but the number remains associated with the original geographic tariff and routing.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Henrichenburg should verify whether their provider requires the area code for local calls. In most modern networks, using the full national format (02367) is safe and ensures that calls are routed correctly, even if the caller is within the same local area. Foreign callers must always use the international format (+49 2367) and omit the leading '0'. When dialing from a mobile phone in Germany, the area code is always required, as mobile networks do not recognize local dialing shortcuts.