Area Code 48 – Ozd
The phone area code for Ozd is 48 (international format +3648). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 48
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📍 Geographic Location of Ozd
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +36 48 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Ózd and its surrounding administrative district in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, northern Hungary. This region lies in the historical Bükk and Mátra foothills, near the Slovak border. The primary service area includes Ózd itself, along with nearby settlements such as Arló, Borsodnádasd, Domaháza, Farkaslyuk, Járdánháza, Kissikátor, Lénárddaróc, Nekézseny, Sáta, and Uppony. These localities share the same local exchange infrastructure, making the 48 prefix a key identifier for fixed-line subscribers within this administrative district.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For callers within Hungary, the national trunk prefix '06' is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber's six-digit local number. For example, a local call to a subscriber in Ózd would be dialed as 06 48 XXX XXX. However, when dialing from abroad, the international format applies: +36 48 XXX XXX (or 0048 48 XXX XXX from countries using the international prefix 00). It is important to note that the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is omitted when using the international format.
Within the Ózd local area, calls between subscribers sharing the same exchange may be placed using only the six-digit local number, without the area code. However, for calls from other Hungarian regions or from mobile networks, the full national format (06 48 XXX XXX) is mandatory. No overlay codes have been introduced in this region, so the 48 prefix remains the sole geographic identifier for fixed-line services in Ózd.
Regulatory and Technical Considerations
As a geographic NDC, the 48 prefix is allocated exclusively to fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services registered at a physical address within the Ózd area. Number portability allows subscribers to retain their 48 numbers when switching service providers, but the geographic association remains tied to the original location. This means that even if a business relocates outside the area, it may keep its 48 number, but the number will still be considered a local call for Ózd residents. For international callers, the cost of calling a 48 number is typically higher than calling a Hungarian mobile number, depending on the caller's carrier and international tariff plan. It is always advisable to check with your service provider for specific rates.
Practical Guidance for Callers
- Local callers (within Ózd): Dial the six-digit subscriber number directly.
- Domestic callers (outside Ózd): Dial 06 48 XXX XXX.
- International callers: Dial +36 48 XXX XXX (replace the '+' with your country's international access code if necessary).
When saving contacts in your phone, always use the international format (+36 48 XXX XXX) to ensure proper routing when traveling abroad or using VoIP services.