Area Code 264 – Purwakarta/Cikampek

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +62 264 country-code/area-code combination is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western part of West Java province, Indonesia. It specifically serves the administrative regency of Purwakarta and the industrial town of Cikampek, along with surrounding sub-districts. This area is strategically located along the Jakarta–Cikampek–Bandung corridor, making it a significant hub for manufacturing and logistics. The jurisdiction falls under the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) and follows the ITU-T E.164 numbering plan.

Primary Cities and Coverage Area

The code covers Purwakarta city, the capital of Purwakarta Regency, and Cikampek, a major industrial center in Karawang Regency. It also serves nearby towns such as Plered, Cibatu, and Jatiluhur, which is home to the Jatiluhur Dam, a key hydroelectric and irrigation facility. The region is well-connected by the Cipularang toll road and railway lines, facilitating both commuter and freight traffic.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For local callers within Indonesia, the area code is dialed with a leading '0' (trunk prefix). For example, to call a fixed-line number in Purwakarta, you would dial: 0264-XXXXXXX (where X denotes the local subscriber number, typically 6 to 8 digits). For international callers, the format is +62 264-XXXXXXX (or 62-264-XXXXXXX when using an international prefix). When dialing from a mobile phone within Indonesia, the same trunk prefix '0' is used. It is important to note that the subscriber number length may vary, but the total number of digits after the country code (including the area code) is usually 9 to 10 digits.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 264 area; the code is exclusively used for fixed-line services. However, due to the region's industrial growth, new number ranges are periodically allocated by Kominfo. Callers should always verify the complete number, as some businesses may use VoIP or mobile numbers that appear with different prefixes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers outside the 264 area but within Indonesia, dial 0264 followed by the local number. For callers from abroad, replace the leading '0' with the country code +62, omitting the '0'. For example, an international caller would dial +62 264 1234567. Ensure you have the correct international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from many countries) before dialing the country code.