Area Code 568 – Nanga Pinoh

Overview of Area Code 568 (Nanga Pinoh, Indonesia)

Area code 568 is a geographic area code assigned under the Indonesian national numbering plan (ITU-T E.164) to the region of Nanga Pinoh, the capital of the Melawi Regency in West Kalimantan (Kalimantan Barat) province, on the island of Borneo. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this administrative area. Nanga Pinoh is a significant local administrative and economic hub, serving as the gateway to the surrounding districts and remote areas along the Melawi River.

Geographic Coverage and Dialing Formats

The 568 code covers Nanga Pinoh and its immediate surroundings, including nearby towns and villages within the Melawi Regency. The local numbering plan uses a variable-length format, but most subscriber numbers consist of 5 to 7 digits after the area code. The complete international dialing format for a fixed-line number in Nanga Pinoh is:

• International format: +62 568 [subscriber number] (e.g., +62 568 12345)
• National format (from within Indonesia): 0568 [subscriber number] (e.g., 0568 12345)
• Local format (within the same area code): [subscriber number] (e.g., 12345) – in many cases, local calls can be made without the area code, but this depends on the local exchange configuration.

Calling Instructions

For callers from outside Indonesia, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then Indonesia’s country code 62, followed by the area code 568 (omitting the leading zero) and the subscriber number. For example, to call a number 12345 in Nanga Pinoh from the United States, you would dial: 011 62 568 12345.

For callers within Indonesia but outside the 568 area, dial 0568 followed by the subscriber number. For example, from Jakarta, you would dial: 0568 12345.

For local callers within the Nanga Pinoh area, if the number is within the same exchange, you may be able to dial just the subscriber number, but it is always safe to use the full national format if you are unsure.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and Indonesian regulatory updates, there is no overlay code for the 568 area. The code is exclusively assigned to the Nanga Pinoh region. However, the Indonesian numbering plan is managed by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) and the Indonesian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BRTI), and changes can occur. Always verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider if you encounter issues.

When dialing from a mobile phone, you may need to include the area code even if you are in the same region, depending on your mobile operator’s settings. It is recommended to store numbers in international format (+62 568...) to ensure connectivity when roaming or using VoIP services.