Area Code 2697 – Retlad, Gujarat
The phone area code for Retlad, Gujarat is 2697 (international format +912697). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2697
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📍 Geographic Location of Retlad, Gujarat
Geographic Overview
The +91 2697 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Retlad region in the state of Gujarat, India. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). It serves the administrative district of Anand, with Retlad (also spelled as Retlad) being a key commercial and agricultural hub. The region is known for its dairy industry and is situated in the Charotar region of central Gujarat.
Dialing Formats
For callers within India, the local dialing format for landline numbers in this area is 02697-XXXXXX, where the leading '0' is the national trunk prefix. When calling from outside India, the international format is +91 2697 XXXXXX. The subscriber number length is typically six digits, making the total number of digits after the country code (including the area code) ten digits (2697 + 6 digits).
For example, a local number in Retlad might be 02697-123456. A caller from the United States would dial: 011 91 2697 123456 (using the international exit code 011). From the UK, it would be 00 91 2697 123456.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within India): If you are calling from another landline or mobile within India, you must dial the full national format: 02697-XXXXXX. The '0' trunk prefix is mandatory when dialing from outside the local calling area.
- International callers: Always use the country code +91, followed by the area code (without the leading '0') and the subscriber number. Example: +91 2697 123456.
- Overlay considerations: As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for this area; the 2697 code is the sole geographic code for the Retlad exchange. However, mobile numbers in the region use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 91-XXXXX) and are not affected by this landline code.
Technical Notes
The 2697 code is part of the fixed-line PSTN network, but many subscribers may have migrated to VoIP-based services. For VoIP users, the same dialing rules apply when terminating calls to the PSTN. It is important to note that the number length and format are standardized under ITU-T E.164, ensuring global interoperability. When storing numbers in databases, always use the international format with a leading '+' to avoid ambiguity.