Area Code 8774 – Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
The phone area code for Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh is 8774 (international format +918774). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 8774
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📍 Geographic Location of Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The +91 8774 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tirupati region in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This code covers the temple city of Tirupati and its surrounding areas, including Tirumala, Renigunta, and nearby towns. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific PSTN exchange area, and calls to this code are routed based on the physical location of the landline connection.
Dialing Formats
For domestic callers within India, the local dialing format is 0-8774-XXXXXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national long-distance network. For international callers, the format is +91-8774-XXXXXX (or 011-91-8774-XXXXXX from North America). The subscriber number length within this code is six digits, making the total number of digits (including the NDC) ten digits for the complete national significant number (NSN).
Administrative and Regulatory Context
The allocation and management of the 8774 code fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The code is part of the numbering plan for the Andhra Pradesh telecom circle. As with many Indian geographic codes, there is no overlay code currently assigned to this area; therefore, local calls within the same STD code area do not require the trunk prefix or area code.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 8774 area: simply dial the six-digit subscriber number. For callers from other parts of India: dial 0-8774-XXXXXX. For international callers: dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 91, then 8774, and the six-digit subscriber number. Example: To reach a landline in Tirupati with the number 123456, an international caller would dial +91 8774 123456.
Service and Usage Notes
While primarily used for fixed-line services, some businesses may use this geographic number for VoIP-based services, but the number remains associated with the Tirupati area. Callers should be aware that mobile numbers in India are non-geographic and begin with different prefixes (e.g., 9, 8, 7, 6), so the 8774 code is exclusively for landlines. For accurate billing and routing, always use the correct international format when calling from abroad.