Area Code 2636 – Burgbrohl
The phone area code for Burgbrohl is 2636 (international format +492636). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2636
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📍 Geographic Location of Burgbrohl
Geographic Overview
The area code 02636 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Burgbrohl region in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It serves the town of Burgbrohl and its surrounding localities, including Niederzissen, Oberzissen, Glees, and parts of the Brohltal valley. The code is administered under the German numbering plan according to ITU-T E.164, with the international country calling code +49.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Burgbrohl from within Germany, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be formatted as 02636 123456. From abroad, you replace the leading zero with the country code, resulting in +49 2636 123456. The subscriber numbers in this area typically have between 5 and 7 digits, making the total length of the national significant number (NSN) between 9 and 11 digits.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 02636 area code is part of the German telephone network's geographic numbering scheme, where each code corresponds to a specific administrative or municipal area. Burgbrohl is located in the Ahrweiler district, and the code is used for fixed-line services provided by Deutsche Telekom and other carriers. The region is known for its volcanic landscape and the nearby Laacher See, but the numbering plan does not affect the call routing—calls are routed based on the NDC and the subscriber number.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Burgbrohl area, it is possible to dial just the subscriber number without the area code if the call is within the same local network. However, for calls from other German regions, you must include the trunk prefix and area code. International callers should always use the full international format: +49 2636 followed by the subscriber number. If you are calling a mobile phone, you must use the mobile network's prefix (e.g., 015x, 016x, 017x) instead of the geographic area code.
Important Considerations
As with all German geographic area codes, the 02636 code is not portable to other regions; it is tied to the physical location of the line. However, number portability within the same geographic area is possible if you switch providers. VoIP services may offer numbers with this area code, but they are still considered geographic and may be used for location-based services. For emergency services, always dial 112 (EU-wide) or 110 (police in Germany), regardless of the area code.