Area Code 96 – Gyor
The phone area code for Gyor is 96 (international format +3696). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 96
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📍 Geographic Location of Gyor
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +36 96 country-code prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the geographic area of Győr-Moson-Sopron County in northwestern Hungary. This area code covers the city of Győr (the county seat and one of Hungary's most important industrial and transport hubs), as well as the surrounding towns and villages within the county, including but not limited to Mosonmagyaróvár, Sopron, Kapuvár, and Csorna. The administrative jurisdiction aligns with the county boundaries, which are defined by the Hungarian National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH).
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For callers within Hungary, the local dialing format requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Győr, you would dial: 0 96 XXX XXXX (where X represents the six-digit subscriber number). For international callers, the format is: +36 96 XXX XXXX or 0036 96 XXX XXXX (using the international access code from your country). It is important to note that the leading '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Local calls within the same geographic area code do not require the area code; you can dial just the six-digit subscriber number. However, for calls from other Hungarian area codes or mobile networks, you must include the '0' and the area code. No overlay codes are currently in effect for this region, so the 96 prefix remains the sole geographic code for the area.
Numbering Plan and Technical Details
Subscriber numbers in the Győr area are six digits long, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of eight digits when combined with the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). This structure complies with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The geographic nature of the code means that the number is tied to a physical location, and calls are routed over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to the appropriate local exchange.
In recent years, many businesses and residents have migrated to VoIP services, but the geographic prefix remains associated with the physical location for regulatory and emergency services purposes. When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct country code (+36) and drop the trunk prefix '0' to avoid connection errors.