Area Code 26 – Szentendre
The phone area code for Szentendre is 26 (international format +3626). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 26
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📍 Geographic Location of Szentendre
Geographic Overview
The +36 26 country and area code combination corresponds to a geographic numbering plan area in Hungary, specifically assigned to the town of Szentendre and its surrounding administrative district in Pest County. Szentendre is a historic Danube-bend settlement located just north of Budapest, known for its Mediterranean atmosphere, art galleries, and museums. The geographic coverage of the 26 prefix extends to the Szentendre district, which includes nearby settlements such as Leányfalu, Pócsmegyer, Tahitótfalu, and Visegrád, among others. This area code is used for fixed-line telephone services (PSTN) and is allocated by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) under the national numbering plan of Hungary.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Szentendre area from within Hungary, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. The local subscriber number typically consists of 7 digits, making the complete national significant number 9 digits (including the leading 0). For example, a local number might be formatted as 06 26 123-4567 when dialed domestically. From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (00 or +), followed by the Hungarian country code 36, the area code 26 without the leading zero, and the 7-digit subscriber number: +36 26 123-4567. It is important to note that when dialing internationally, the trunk prefix 0 is omitted.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Szentendre area, it is possible to dial only the 7-digit subscriber number for calls within the same geographic area code, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, for calls from other parts of Hungary, the full national format (06 26 ...) is required. International callers should always use the +36 26 format. As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes in this region, so the 26 prefix remains the sole geographic code for the area. Calls to this fixed-line number are generally charged at standard national or international rates, depending on the caller's location and tariff plan.
Technical Considerations
Fixed-line numbers in Hungary are subject to number portability, meaning that a subscriber may retain their number when switching providers, but the geographic significance of the prefix remains tied to the original location. VoIP services may also be assigned numbers with the 26 prefix, but they are still considered geographic and may be used for fixed-line replacement. For emergency services, callers should always dial 112, which is the universal European emergency number, regardless of the area code.