Area Code 9861 – Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The phone area code for Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 9861 (international format +499861). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 9861
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📍 Geographic Location of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Overview
The +49 9861 country calling code prefix is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) for the administrative district of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the state of Bavaria, Germany. This area code is assigned to the local fixed-line PSTN network and is used for landline telephony within the city and its surrounding municipalities.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a historic town in the Ansbach district of Middle Franconia, Bavaria. The +49 9861 code covers the city itself and nearby communities such as Gebsattel, Steinsfeld, and parts of the Taubertal region. The area is known for its well-preserved medieval old town, making it a popular tourist destination.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within Germany, the number is dialed as 09861 followed by the subscriber's 5- to 7-digit local number. For international callers, the format is +49 9861 followed by the local number, omitting the leading zero. For example, a local number might be 09861 12345; internationally, it becomes +49 9861 12345.
Caller Instructions
Domestic callers: When calling from another German region, dial the full national trunk prefix 0 then 9861 and the local number. If you are within the same local area, you may be able to dial only the local number, but this depends on your specific telephone provider's settings.
International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then Germany's country code 49, then the area code 9861 (without the leading zero), and finally the local number.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 allocation, there is no overlay code for Rothenburg ob der Tauber; the 9861 code is the sole geographic code for this area. The subscriber number length may vary, but the total length of the national significant number (NSN) is typically 11 digits when including the area code and subscriber number.
Usage and Services
This code is used for traditional PSTN landlines, as well as VoIP services that are assigned geographic numbers. It is not used for mobile services, which have their own non-geographic prefixes in Germany. Businesses and residents in the area use this code for local communication, and it is essential for emergency services and directory listings.