Area Code 655 – Meulaboh
The phone area code for Meulaboh is 655 (international format +62655). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Meulaboh
Overview of Area Code 655 (Meulaboh, Indonesia)
Area code 655 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Indonesian public switched telephone network (PSTN), allocated under the international country calling code +62. It serves the western coastal region of Aceh Province, specifically the municipality of Meulaboh and its surrounding administrative districts. Meulaboh, the capital of West Aceh Regency (Kabupaten Aceh Barat), is a significant economic and administrative hub on Sumatra's western coast.
Geographically, this code covers the city of Meulaboh itself, along with nearby towns and villages within the regency, including areas such as Johan Pahlawan, Samatiga, and Bubon. The coverage area extends to parts of the adjacent Nagan Raya Regency, which was formerly part of Aceh Barat before administrative division. Subscribers within this region are assigned local numbers with a total length of 8 to 9 digits when including the area code, conforming to Indonesia's national numbering plan.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For domestic callers outside the 655 area, the correct dialing format is 0655-XXXXXXX, where '0' is the trunk prefix, '655' is the area code, and the subscriber number typically consists of 5 to 7 digits. Local calls within the same area code can often be made using only the subscriber number, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always include the area code.
For international callers, the format is +62 655 XXXXXXX (or +62655XXXXXXX when dialed as a continuous string). The leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix is omitted when dialing from abroad. For example, a local number such as 1234567 would be dialed as +626551234567 from outside Indonesia.
Regulatory and Technical Considerations
As a geographic code, 655 is tied to a physical location, but modern telecommunications allow number portability within Indonesia. This means that a subscriber may retain their 655 number even if they relocate, though the number's geographic association remains. The code is administered by the Indonesian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BRTI) and allocated to fixed-line operators, including PT Telkom Indonesia and other licensed local operators.
Overlay codes have not been introduced for this area, so 655 remains the sole area code for Meulaboh and its environs. Callers should note that when dialing from mobile phones, the area code is always required, even for local calls, as mobile networks do not interpret local numbers without the full NDC.