Area Code 8362 – Hubli, Karnataka
The phone area code for Hubli, Karnataka is 8362 (international format +918362). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 8362
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📍 Geographic Location of Hubli, Karnataka
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +91 8362 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Hubli (officially Hubballi) in the state of Karnataka, India. This code also serves the adjacent city of Dharwad, as the two form a twin-city urban agglomeration. The numbering area falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Karnataka Circle, and is administered by BSNL as the incumbent fixed-line operator.
Primary Cities and Local Dialing
The 8362 code covers Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation area, including localities such as Vidyanagar, Gokul Road, Keshwapur, and the Dharwad city center. For calls within the same STD code area, subscribers can dial the local 7-digit number directly without the area code. For example, a landline number in Hubli might be 8362-XXXXXXX (where XXXXXXX is the 7-digit subscriber number).
International and National Dialing Formats
To call a Hubli landline from another city in India, dial: 0-8362-XXXXXXX. From outside India, dial: +91-8362-XXXXXXX (or 011-91-8362-XXXXXXX from the US/Canada). The country code for India is +91, and the trunk prefix '0' is used for domestic long-distance calls.
Overlay and Numbering Changes
Currently, there is no overlay code for Hubli; 8362 remains the sole geographic code for the region. However, with the proliferation of mobile and VoIP services, fixed-line subscribers may experience changes in numbering plans if the DoT introduces an overlay in the future. Always verify the current dialing instructions with your service provider.
Caller Instructions
Local callers: If you are within the 8362 area, simply dial the 7-digit number. National callers: Dial 0, then the area code 8362, followed by the subscriber number. International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries), then India's country code 91, then the area code 8362 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. For example, from the UK, you would dial: 00-91-8362-XXXXXXX.
Technical Notes
Fixed-line numbers in Hubli are part of the PSTN and are also accessible via VoIP gateways. While mobile numbers in India are non-geographic and begin with 9, 8, or 7, landline numbers under 8362 are strictly geographic and tied to the physical location. Ensure you include the correct area code when registering for services or providing contact information to avoid misrouting.