Area Code 421 – Parepare/Pinrang
The phone area code for Parepare/Pinrang is 421 (international format +62421). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Parepare/Pinrang
Geographic Overview
The area code +62 421 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the telecommunications network serving the municipalities of Parepare and Pinrang, located in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Parepare is a coastal city known for its strategic port, while Pinrang is a regency known for agriculture and fisheries. This code covers the administrative areas of Kota Parepare and Kabupaten Pinrang, including the surrounding districts.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Indonesia, the trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. The local subscriber number typically consists of 6 to 7 digits. Therefore, a local call within the Parepare/Pinrang region is dialed as:
- 0421-XXXXXXX (from within Indonesia, outside the local area)
- 0421-XXXXXXX (from a mobile phone within Indonesia)
For international callers, the Indonesian country code +62 replaces the leading 0. The international format is:
- +62 421-XXXXXXX (from any foreign country)
For example, if the local number is 1234567, the international dialing format would be +62 421 1234567.
Caller Instructions
Local callers (within Parepare/Pinrang): If you are calling from a fixed line within the same code area, you may often dial only the local subscriber number without the area code. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to include the area code.
Domestic callers (outside the area): Dial 0421 followed by the subscriber number. For example, from Jakarta, you would dial 0421-1234567.
International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then Indonesia's country code 62, then the area code 421 without the leading zero, and finally the subscriber number. Example: +62 421 1234567.
Numbering and Overlays
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for this geographic area. The code 421 is exclusively assigned to Parepare and Pinrang. The number length may vary, but the total length of the national significant number (NSN) for Indonesia is typically 10 to 12 digits, including the leading '0' for domestic calls.
Geographic codes in Indonesia are not portable across regions; they are tied to the physical location of the fixed line. However, with the rise of VoIP and mobile services, callers may reach these numbers via alternative routing, but the dialing format remains the same.