Area Code 296 – Blora

Geographic Overview

The +62 296 country calling code and area code combination corresponds to the Blora region in Central Java, Indonesia. Blora is an administrative regency (kabupaten) located in the northeastern part of Central Java province, bordering the Java Sea to the north. The area code 296 is assigned to the Blora exchange area, which encompasses the capital town of Blora and its surrounding districts, including Cepu, a significant oil and gas town. The code is used for fixed-line telephone services within this geographic region.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Blora from within Indonesia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 296, and then the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Blora numbers is typically 7 to 8 digits long, including the area code. For example, a local Blora number might be formatted as (0296) 123456 when dialed domestically.

For international callers, the format requires the Indonesian country code +62, followed by the area code without the leading trunk prefix 0, and then the subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +62 296 123456 from abroad.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Blora: If you are calling a number within the same area code, you may be able to dial only the subscriber number, depending on your local exchange. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full domestic format: 0296-XXXXXXX.
• Domestic callers from other Indonesian regions: Dial 0-296-XXXXXXX (e.g., from Jakarta, dial 0-296-XXXXXXX).
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from many European countries), then 62, then 296, and the subscriber number: +62-296-XXXXXXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 allocation, there is no overlay code for the Blora area. The 296 area code is exclusively assigned to the Blora geographic region. However, with the ongoing migration towards IP-based telephony and the increasing use of mobile services, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over VoIP infrastructure, but the geographic significance of the code remains for number portability and regulatory purposes.

It is important to note that area code 296 is distinct from the mobile prefixes used in Indonesia, which are non-geographic and typically begin with 8 (e.g., 0811, 0821). Therefore, numbers starting with +62 296 are fixed-line services and should be dialed as described above.