Area Code 24 – Szigetszentmiklós
The phone area code for Szigetszentmiklós is 24 (international format +3624). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 24
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📍 Geographic Location of Szigetszentmiklós
Geographic Overview
The Hungarian area code +36 24 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Szigetszentmiklós and its surrounding administrative area in Pest County, Central Hungary. Located on Csepel Island in the Danube River, this code serves a rapidly growing suburban region south of Budapest, encompassing localities such as Szigethalom, Tököl, and Halásztelek. The area is part of the Budapest metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to the capital for work.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Hungary, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. Thus, a local call to a landline in Szigetszentmiklós requires dialing 06 24 followed by the subscriber's 6- or 7-digit number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 06 24 123 456.
For international callers, the Hungarian country code +36 is used, followed by the area code 24 (without the leading zero) and the subscriber number. For instance, an international caller would dial +36 24 123 456.
Number Structure and Overlays
Geographic numbers in Hungary have a variable length, typically 6 to 7 digits for the subscriber portion. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 8 or 9 digits, including the area code. As of the latest numbering plan, there is no overlay code for this area; the 24 prefix remains exclusive to the Szigetszentmiklós region.
Caller Instructions
When calling from a foreign country, always replace the trunk prefix '0' with the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 36 and 24. For example, from the United States, you would dial 011 36 24 123 456. From within Hungary, you must use the trunk prefix 0 even if you are calling from a mobile phone. This is a common mistake that leads to call failures.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Hungarian National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) regulates the allocation of geographic numbers. These numbers are primarily used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. Number portability allows users to retain their geographic number when changing service providers, but the number remains associated with the geographic area. For emergency services, always dial 112 regardless of the area code.