Area Code 262 – Garut

Overview of Area Code 262

Area code 262 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Garut region in the Indonesian province of West Java (Jawa Barat). It covers the administrative city of Garut and its surrounding regency, including districts such as Tarogong Kidul, Tarogong Kaler, and Garut Kota. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Garut from within Indonesia (outside the local area), the international format is +62 262 XXX XXXX. From within Indonesia, dial 0262 XXX XXXX. Local calls within Garut may require only the subscriber number, depending on the local exchange configuration. For international callers, the leading '0' is omitted, and the country code +62 is used.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Garut is located in the southeastern part of West Java, bordered by Bandung to the north and Tasikmalaya to the east. The area code 262 is administered under the Indonesian telecommunications numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The code is specific to the Garut exchange area and is not an overlay; it is the sole geographic code for this region.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Garut: If you are calling from another fixed-line in the same area, you may dial the local number directly (without the area code) if your service provider supports it. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.
• National callers from other Indonesian regions: Dial 0262 followed by the subscriber number. For example, to call a Garut number 1234567, dial 0262 1234567.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then 62, then 262, then the subscriber number. For instance, from the US, dial 011 62 262 1234567.

Numbering and Regulatory Notes

Fixed-line numbers in Garut typically have 7 to 8 digits after the area code, depending on the subscriber capacity. The Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (BRTI) oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources. As with all geographic codes, numbers are tied to a physical location, and calls are routed via the PSTN. VoIP services may also use these numbers, but the geographic association remains for emergency services and regulatory purposes.

When dialing from a mobile phone within Indonesia, it is common to include the area code even when calling from the same region, as mobile networks do not automatically interpret local numbers. Always use the full national format (0262 + number) for reliable connectivity.