Area Code 263 – Cianjur
The phone area code for Cianjur is 263 (international format +62263). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Cianjur
Geographic Overview
The area code 263 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Cianjur region in West Java, Indonesia. Cianjur Regency is situated south of Jakarta and Bandung, with its capital also named Cianjur. The code covers the administrative area of Cianjur Regency, including the city of Cianjur and surrounding districts such as Ciranjang, Cibeber, and Karangtengah. As part of the Indonesian numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and it is not associated with mobile networks.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Indonesia (domestic calls), the trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. Therefore, a local Cianjur number is dialed as 0-263-XXXXXXX, where X represents the subscriber's local number (typically 7 digits). For international callers, the country code for Indonesia is +62, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is omitted. Thus, the international format becomes +62-263-XXXXXXX.
For example, if a local Cianjur number is 1234567, a domestic caller would dial 0263-1234567, while an international caller would dial +62 263 1234567.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Cianjur) may sometimes omit the area code if they are dialing within the same exchange, but it is recommended to always include the full area code to avoid misrouting, especially with the implementation of overlay plans in some regions.
- Domestic callers from outside Cianjur (e.g., from Jakarta or Bandung) must dial 0263 followed by the local number.
- International callers must dial the international access prefix of their country (e.g., 00 from many countries), then 62, then 263, and the local number, omitting the leading zero.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, the Cianjur area code has not been overlaid with another code. However, the Indonesian telecommunications regulator (BRTI) has been gradually implementing 8-digit subscriber numbers in some regions to meet demand. For Cianjur, the current subscriber number length is 7 digits, but this may change in the future. It is always advisable to verify the current number length when placing calls.
Service Providers
Fixed-line services in Cianjur are primarily provided by PT Telkom Indonesia (the incumbent operator) and various regional fixed-line operators. VoIP services are also available, but they are typically non-geographic and may use different prefixes. For accurate billing and routing, always ensure you are dialing the correct geographic code.