Area Code 2504 – Telgte
The phone area code for Telgte is 2504 (international format +492504). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2504
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📍 Geographic Location of Telgte
Overview of Area Code 2504
Area code 2504 is a geographic code assigned to the town of Telgte and its surrounding communities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Telgte is located in the district of Warendorf, approximately 12 kilometers west of the city of Münster. The code serves the municipal area of Telgte, including the districts of Westbevern and Vadrup, as well as parts of the neighboring communities of Everswinkel and Ostbevern in some localized areas.
Dialing Formats
When calling a number within the 2504 area code from within Germany, the national trunk prefix 0 must be used, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 2504 123456. From outside Germany, callers should use the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries), followed by Germany's country code 49, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +49 2504 123456.
Local calls within the same area code can often be made using only the subscriber number, depending on the local network configuration. However, it is always safe to use the full national format to avoid any routing issues.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 2504 code is administered by the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) and is allocated to the geographic region of Telgte. The town is known for its historic center, the annual Telgte Christmas market, and its proximity to the Ems River. The area is primarily residential and small business oriented, with a mix of traditional and modern telecommunications infrastructure.
Numbering and Overlays
Subscriber numbers within the 2504 area code typically have a length of 6 to 7 digits, resulting in a total number length of 10 to 11 digits including the area code and the leading zero (e.g., 0 2504 123456). No overlay codes have been introduced for this area, meaning that the 2504 code remains the sole geographic code for Telgte. However, as with all German fixed-line numbers, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing providers, which may result in numbers that are not physically located in the area.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Germany, simply dial 02504 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, dial your country's exit code, then 49 2504, and the subscriber number. Ensure you omit the leading zero of the area code when dialing from abroad. For example, to reach a Telgte number 123456, dial +49 2504 123456 from any international line.