Area Code 2676 – Ulmen
The phone area code for Ulmen is 2676 (international format +492676). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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📍 Geographic Location of Ulmen
Geographic Overview
The German area code 02676 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Ulmen and its surrounding communities in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Ulmen is located in the scenic Eifel region, within the district of Cochem-Zell. The code covers Ulmen itself and nearby villages such as Auderath, Filz, and parts of the surrounding Verbandsgemeinde (collective municipality). This area is known for its volcanic lakes (Maare) and medieval castle ruins, making it a popular tourist destination.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Ulmen from within Germany, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The local subscriber numbers in Ulmen typically consist of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number length of 10 to 12 digits (including the leading '0' of the area code). For example, a local number might be 12345, so the national dialing format would be 02676 12345.
For international callers, you need to dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by Germany's country code +49, then the area code without the leading '0', and finally the local number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +49 2676 12345.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within the Ulmen area may be able to dial just the local number without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing plan. However, it is always safe to use the full national format.
- Domestic callers from other parts of Germany must dial 02676 followed by the local number.
- International callers must replace the leading '0' with the country code, so they dial +49 2676 followed by the local number.
Overlay and Numbering Plan
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines, there is no overlay code for this area, meaning that 02676 is the sole area code for Ulmen. The German regulatory authority, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), manages the allocation of these codes. The area code is part of the German numbering plan, which follows the international standard for geographic numbering.
It is important to note that while landline numbers in this region are primarily used for fixed-line services, some numbers may be used for Voice over IP (VoIP) services, but the geographic allocation remains tied to the Ulmen area. When dialing, ensure you use the correct international prefix for your country to reach the intended party.