Area Code 2624 – Höhr-Grenzhausen

Geographic Overview

The German area code 02624 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen and its surrounding communities in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Located in the Westerwald region, this code serves a population of approximately 10,000 residents. The area is known for its ceramics industry and is part of the larger Koblenz metropolitan area.

Dialing Formats

When dialing from within Germany, callers must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The local numbers in this region typically consist of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a complete national number of 10 to 12 digits (including the leading zero). For example, a local number might be 12345, which would be dialed as 02624 12345 from anywhere in Germany.

For international callers, the German country code +49 replaces the leading zero. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +49 2624 12345. It is essential to drop the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from abroad.

Geographic Coverage

The 02624 code covers Höhr-Grenzhausen and the adjacent municipalities of Hillscheid, Hilgert, and Kammerforst. These areas are part of the Westerwaldkreis district. The region is characterized by a mix of residential and industrial zones, with a strong presence of the ceramics and clay industries.

Overlay and Numbering Plan

As of the current ITU-T E.164 allocation, there is no overlay code for 02624. The area code is used exclusively for geographic fixed-line services. Mobile and special services have their own distinct prefixes (e.g., 015x, 016x, 017x for mobile). Number portability is available, meaning that a fixed-line number with this code may be assigned to a VoIP provider, but the geographic association remains for administrative purposes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 02624 area, it is possible to dial the subscriber number without the area code if the call is made within the same local network. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For callers from other German regions, dial 02624 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, use +49 2624 and the subscriber number, omitting the leading zero.

All calls to geographic numbers in Germany are subject to standard fixed-line tariffs, which vary depending on the caller's network and the time of day. VoIP users should ensure they correctly format the number with the country code to avoid routing errors.