Area Code 89 – Papa
The phone area code for Papa is 89 (international format +3689). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 89
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📍 Geographic Location of Papa
Geographic Overview
The Hungarian national prefix +36 89 is a geographic area code assigned to the town of Pápa and its surrounding administrative district in Veszprém County, western Hungary. Pápa is a historic city with a population of approximately 30,000, known for its baroque architecture and the Pápa Air Base. The code covers the town itself and nearby settlements within the Pápa District, including but not limited to Adásztevel, Csót, and Ganna.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Pápa from within Hungary, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's 7-digit local number. For example, a local number such as 123-4567 would be dialed as 06 89 123-4567 from any other part of Hungary. From abroad, you dial the Hungarian country code +36, then the area code 89 (omitting the leading zero), followed by the 7-digit subscriber number: +36 89 123-4567.
Geographic vs. Non-Geographic Allocation
As a geographic code, +36 89 is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's fixed-line connection. Calls to this number are routed over the PSTN to the Pápa exchange. However, with number portability, a subscriber may retain a +36 89 number even if they move outside the area, though this is less common for fixed lines than for mobiles. The code is not used for mobile services; Hungarian mobile numbers begin with 20, 30, 31, 50, 70, etc.
Overlay and Numbering Changes
Currently, there is no overlay code for Pápa; the 89 area code is unique to this region. The Hungarian National Communications Authority (NMHH) has not announced any plans to introduce an overlay in the near future. Subscriber numbers within the 89 area are 7 digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits (including the leading area code).
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Pápa, it is possible to dial the 7-digit subscriber number without the area code, but this practice is being phased out in favor of full national dialing. For international callers, always use the plus sign (+) or the international access prefix of your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 36 89 and the subscriber number. Ensure you do not include the initial '0' of the national trunk prefix when dialing from abroad.