Area Code 9337 – Gaukönigshofen
The phone area code for Gaukönigshofen is 9337 (international format +499337). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 9337
Select a central office code to view local carrier data and detailed information
📍 Geographic Location of Gaukönigshofen
Geographic Overview
The area code 09337 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the German telephone numbering plan, assigned to the administrative district of Gaukönigshofen in the state of Bavaria. Gaukönigshofen is a municipality in the Würzburg district (Landkreis Würzburg) of Lower Franconia (Unterfranken). The code covers the main town of Gaukönigshofen and its surrounding villages, including Eichelsee, Frickenhausen am Main, and Rittershausen. The region is situated in the scenic Mainfranken area, approximately 15 kilometers south of the city of Würzburg.
Dialing Formats
When calling a subscriber within Germany, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. Thus, a local number in Gaukönigshofen is dialed as 09337 xxxxx from any other location within Germany. For international callers, the country code for Germany is +49, and the leading zero of the area code is dropped. Therefore, the international format becomes +49 9337 xxxxx. For example, a local number such as 12345 would be dialed as 09337 12345 domestically and +49 9337 12345 from abroad.
Local and International Calling Instructions
Local callers within the same area code can often dial the subscriber number without the area code, but this depends on the specific carrier and local regulations. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. When calling from a foreign country, you must replace the leading zero with the international access code of your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States) followed by 49 and the area code without the leading zero.
Administrative and Regulatory Context
The allocation of geographic area codes in Germany is managed by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The 09337 code is part of the closed numbering plan of Germany, where the length of subscriber numbers can vary. Typically, subscriber numbers in this area have between 5 and 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 10 to 12 digits when including the area code. There are no known overlay codes in this region; the 09337 code is unique to the Gaukönigshofen area.
Usage and Services
Subscribers in this area are served by traditional PSTN lines, as well as VoIP and mobile services, but the geographic code is primarily associated with fixed-line telephony. Businesses and residents in Gaukönigshofen use these numbers for local communications, and the code is an integral part of the region's identity. For callers, understanding the correct dialing format ensures seamless connectivity to this part of Bavaria.