Area Code 716 – Muntok
The phone area code for Muntok is 716 (international format +62716). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Muntok
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 716 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Muntok (also spelled Mentok), located on the western coast of Bangka Island in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province of Indonesia. Muntok serves as the administrative center of the West Bangka Regency (Kabupaten Bangka Barat). The numbering area encompasses the town itself and its surrounding districts, including the port area that connects to Palembang and other parts of Sumatra.
Dialing Formats and Usage
To call a fixed-line subscriber in Muntok from within Indonesia, you must use the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 716 and the subscriber's 5- to 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 716 XXX XXXX.
For international callers, the country code for Indonesia is +62. You must drop the leading 0 and dial: +62 716 XXX XXXX. For example, a local number such as 123 4567 would be dialed as 0716 123 4567 from within Indonesia, and as +62 716 123 4567 from abroad.
Overlays and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, the 716 area code does not have an overlay code. Subscribers within the Muntok area share the same numbering area, and local calls are made using the 7-digit local number without the area code. However, when calling from a mobile phone, it is common practice to include the area code even for local calls to ensure proper routing, especially if the caller is using a VoIP service or a mobile network that may interpret the number differently.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Muntok): Dial the local number directly (e.g., 123 4567).
- Domestic long-distance callers (from other Indonesian cities): Dial 0716 followed by the local number (e.g., 0716 123 4567).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 62 716, then the local number (e.g., +62 716 123 4567).
This area code is exclusively for fixed-line PSTN services. Mobile numbers in Indonesia use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 0811, 0812, etc.) and are not affected by this geographic code. When dialing from abroad, always verify the current dialing procedures with your telecom provider, as some VoIP services may require a different format.