Area Code 8773 – Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
The phone area code for Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh is 8773 (international format +918773). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 8773
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📍 Geographic Location of Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
Geographic Overview
The area code 8773 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Tirupathi in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Tirupathi is renowned globally as a major pilgrimage center, home to the sacred Sri Venkateswara Temple located on the Tirumala hills. The code serves the administrative and suburban regions of Tirupathi, including surrounding towns and villages within the district. As a geographic code, 8773 is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and is used for fixed-line services provided by operators such as BSNL and private telecom companies.
Dialing Formats
For callers within India, the local dialing format for numbers in the 8773 area is 0 8773 XXXXXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For international callers, the format is +91 8773 XXXXXX, where +91 is India's country calling code. The total number of digits after the country code is 10 (8773 + 6-digit subscriber number).
Calling Instructions
- Local calls within Tirupathi: If you are calling from another fixed-line number within the same STD code, you may dial only the 6-digit subscriber number, depending on your operator's local dialing rules. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full STD format.
- National long-distance calls: When calling from any other city in India, dial 0 8773 XXXXXX.
- International calls: From abroad, dial +91 8773 XXXXXX (or 011 91 8773 XXXXXX from the US/Canada).
Overlay and Numbering
As of now, there is no overlay code for Tirupathi; the 8773 code remains the sole geographic NDC for the region. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits long, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 10 digits (8773 + 6 digits). This format is consistent with India's national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164.
Practical Example
For instance, a landline number in Tirupathi might be 08773 123456 in national format. From outside India, you would dial +91 8773 123456. This example illustrates the correct international dialing sequence.