Area Code 381 – Ende

Overview of Area Code +62 381

Area code 381 is a geographic destination code within the Indonesian national numbering plan, conforming to ITU-T E.164 recommendations. It serves the Ende Regency (Kabupaten Ende) on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur) province. The code is assigned to the fixed-line PSTN network, administered by the Indonesian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BRTI).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 381 area code covers the administrative region of Ende Regency, with the principal city and administrative capital being Ende. This regency is located on the southern coast of Flores Island, bordered by the Savu Sea to the south. The code encompasses several districts (kecamatan) within the regency, including Ende, Ende Selatan, Ende Tengah, Ende Timur, and others. It also serves nearby towns and villages within the regency's jurisdiction, such as Mautapaga, Onekore, and Rukunlima.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Indonesia, dialing a fixed-line number in Ende requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local Ende number might be 0381-23456. To call from outside Indonesia, the international access code (typically 00 or +) is used, followed by Indonesia's country code 62, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. Thus, an international caller would dial +62 381 23456.

Local calls within the same area code do not require the trunk prefix or area code; subscribers can dial the 5- to 7-digit subscriber number directly. However, for calls from other Indonesian regions, the full national format (0-381-XXXXXXX) is mandatory.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Ende area; 381 remains the sole area code for the region. Subscriber numbers typically range from 5 to 7 digits, depending on the exchange capacity. As with all Indonesian geographic codes, the area code is used for fixed-line services, including PSTN and some fixed wireless access (FWA) services.

Practical Guidance for Callers

When calling Ende from abroad, ensure you replace the leading zero with the country code. For example, a local number 0381-567890 becomes +62 381 567890. If you are within Indonesia but outside the 381 area, dial 0381-567890. For travelers or businesses, it is important to note that calls to geographic numbers are typically charged at standard domestic or international rates, depending on the caller's location and carrier.