Area Code 252 – Rangkasbitung
The phone area code for Rangkasbitung is 252 (international format +62252). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Rangkasbitung
Overview of Area Code +62 252
Area code 252 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Indonesian numbering plan, assigned to the region of Rangkasbitung, the administrative capital of Lebak Regency in Banten Province, Java. This code follows the ITU-T E.164 international dialing standard and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the local access area. The geographic scope includes Rangkasbitung and its surrounding districts, such as Cibadak, Warunggunung, and other parts of Lebak Regency, extending toward the western edge of Java near the Sunda Strait.
Dialing Formats and Usage
To call a fixed-line number in Rangkasbitung from within Indonesia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 252 and the subscriber number (typically 5 to 7 digits). For example, a local number might appear as 0-252-XXXXXXX. When calling from abroad, the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +) is used, followed by Indonesia's country code 62, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +62 252 XXXXXXX.
Local calls within the same area code do not require the trunk prefix or area code; however, calls from other regions in Indonesia must include the full national format. It is important to note that Indonesia has implemented an open dialing plan, and no overlay codes are currently active for this region, meaning the area code remains mandatory for all calls originating outside the local calling area.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 252 area code is allocated to fixed-line services operated by incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers under the supervision of the Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (BRTI). While the region is primarily served by copper-based PSTN infrastructure, fiber-optic and VoIP-based fixed services are increasingly available, but the geographic nature of the code remains tied to the physical location of the line. Mobile numbers in Indonesia are assigned separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 0811, 0812, etc.) and are not affected by area code 252.
For international callers, it is essential to replace the trunk prefix '0' with the country code '62' when dialing. For example, a Rangkasbitung number formatted as 0252-123456 locally would be dialed as +62 252 123456 from overseas. Callers should also be aware that Indonesian fixed-line numbers may have varying subscriber lengths depending on the operator and historical assignments, so it is advisable to confirm the complete number with the recipient.