Area Code 63 – Szentes
The phone area code for Szentes is 63 (international format +3663). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 63
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📍 Geographic Location of Szentes
Geographic Overview
The +36 63 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Szentes telephone exchange area in Hungary. Szentes is a town in Csongrád-Csanád County, located in the Southern Great Plain region, approximately 130 km southeast of Budapest. The service area encompasses Szentes and its immediate administrative surroundings, including nearby settlements such as Szegvár, Nagytőke, and Derekegyház. This code is part of the Hungarian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Szentes number from within Hungary, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 06, followed by the area code 63 and the subscriber's seven-digit number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 06 63 123 4567. From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (typically 00 or +), followed by Hungary's country code 36, the area code 63 (without the leading trunk prefix), and the seven-digit subscriber number. Thus, the international format is +36 63 123 4567.
Numbering and Overlays
Hungarian geographic numbers are typically seven digits long after the area code. The area code 63 is not subject to overlay plans; it serves a specific geographic region. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, even if they move outside the traditional exchange area, though this does not change the geographic association of the prefix.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Szentes area, it is possible to dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdials, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, always replace the leading zero of the national trunk prefix with the country code +36. Ensure you drop the initial '0' of the trunk prefix when dialing from abroad.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Hungarian National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) administers numbering resources. The 63 area code is classified as a geographic NDC, and its use is generally associated with fixed-line services. While VoIP services may also be assigned numbers from this range, the geographic indication remains for emergency services and caller location identification. For emergency calls, dial 112 (European emergency number) or 104 (ambulance) within Hungary.