Area Code 8707 – Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
The phone area code for Warangal, Andhra Pradesh is 8707 (international format +918707). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 8707
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📍 Geographic Location of Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +91 8707 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Warangal telephony area in the state of Telangana, India (historically part of Andhra Pradesh before the state bifurcation in 2014). This code serves the urban and semi-urban regions of Warangal district, including the municipal corporation area of Warangal city and its surrounding suburbs such as Hanamkonda and Kazipet. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Telecom District of Warangal, overseen by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the Telangana circle.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
When dialing a fixed-line number in Warangal, the complete international format is +91 8707 XXX XXX, where the NDC is 8707 followed by a 6-digit subscriber number. For domestic callers within India, the trunk prefix '0' is used before the area code, resulting in 0-8707-XXX XXX. Local callers within the Warangal area may often dial only the 6-digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid misdials, it is recommended to use the full national format.
Primary Cities and Coverage Area
The 8707 code covers Warangal city, which is the second-largest city in Telangana, along with the adjacent urban agglomerations of Hanamkonda and Kazipet. This region is a major administrative, educational, and commercial hub, hosting institutions like Kakatiya University and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal. The code also extends to nearby towns and villages within the Warangal district, including areas like Narsampet and Mulugu, though some of these may have separate NDCs.
Caller Instructions
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), followed by India's country code 91, then the area code 8707, and the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: +91 8707 123456.
- Domestic callers outside Warangal: Dial 0 (trunk prefix), then 8707, followed by the subscriber number. Example: 0-8707-123456.
- Local callers within Warangal: In many cases, you can dial just the 6-digit subscriber number. However, if you experience issues, use the full national format.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Warangal area; the 8707 code remains the sole geographic NDC for this region. As with all Indian fixed-line numbers, the subscriber number length is 6 digits, making the total length of a national significant number (NSN) 10 digits (including the leading 0). The Indian numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations, ensuring that the international format is unambiguous.