Area Code 2568 – Sakri, Maharashtra
The phone area code for Sakri, Maharashtra is 2568 (international format +912568). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2568
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📍 Geographic Location of Sakri, Maharashtra
Geographic Overview
The +91 2568 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Sakri region in the Dhule district of Maharashtra, India. This code follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this administrative area. Sakri is a taluka headquarters located near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border, and the code covers the town itself along with surrounding villages and rural areas that fall under the Sakri tehsil.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within India, the complete national significant number (NSN) comprises the trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '2568', and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). The national dialing format is: 0-2568-XXXXXX. For example, to call a landline in Sakri from Mumbai, you would dial 02568-XXXXXX.
International callers must replace the trunk prefix with India's country code (+91) and omit the leading '0'. The international format is: +91-2568-XXXXXX. For instance, from the United States, you would dial 011-91-2568-XXXXXX, while from the United Kingdom, you would dial 00-91-2568-XXXXXX.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The +91 2568 code is allocated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India. It serves the Sakri sub-district, which is part of the Dhule district in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra. Key localities include Sakri town, which is the administrative center, and nearby areas such as Dondaicha, which is a major town in the region. The code is used exclusively for fixed-line connections, and it is not assigned to mobile services, which operate under separate non-geographic mobile codes.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within India): Always dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code when calling from a different STD code area. For calls within the same STD code area, local dialing may be possible without the area code, but it is recommended to use the full STD format for consistency.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., '00' or '+'), then India's country code '91', followed by the area code '2568' and the subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix.
As with all geographic codes in India, the +91 2568 area code is subject to the National Numbering Plan, and no overlay or additional codes are currently assigned for this region. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits, making the total national significant number 10 digits (including the leading '0' for national dialing).