Area Code 9343 – Lauda-Königshofen
The phone area code for Lauda-Königshofen is 9343 (international format +499343). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 9343
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📍 Geographic Location of Lauda-Königshofen
Geographic Overview
The +49 9343 dialing prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the area of Lauda-Königshofen, a town in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This code serves the administrative and municipal areas that include the town itself and its surrounding localities, such as Königshofen, Lauda, and associated villages. The region is situated in the northeastern part of Baden-Württemberg, near the border with Bavaria.
Dialing Format and Usage
When dialing a number within the Lauda-Königshofen area, the local format consists of the area code 09343 followed by the subscriber's local number, which typically has a length of 6 to 7 digits. The complete national dialing format is 09343 xxxxxx. For international callers, the country code for Germany is +49, and the leading zero of the area code is dropped. Thus, the international format becomes +49 9343 xxxxxx. For example, a local number 123456 would be dialed as 09343 123456 from within Germany, and as +49 9343 123456 from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within the same area code can dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing rules. However, it is always safe to dial the full number with the area code.
- National callers from other parts of Germany must dial the full national number: 09343 xxxxxx.
- International callers must dial the 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 zero, and the subscriber number: +49 9343 xxxxxx.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes in this area, meaning the 09343 prefix is the sole geographic code for Lauda-Königshofen. The number length may vary, but the total length of the national significant number (NSN) for Germany is typically 10 to 11 digits, including the area code but excluding the leading trunk prefix '0'. This prefix is used for both PSTN (fixed-line) services and, in some cases, VoIP services that are geographically associated with the area.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The allocation of this code is managed by the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). Calls to this geographic number are typically charged at standard fixed-line rates, depending on the caller's own tariff. Emergency services (112) and other special numbers are not affected by this area code. For businesses, having a local geographic number can enhance local presence and trust among customers in the region.