Area Code 725 – Metro

Overview of Area Code +62 725

Area code 725 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Metro region in the province of Lampung, on the southern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia. It serves the city of Metro and its immediate surrounding areas, including the districts of Metro Kibang, Metro Timur, and parts of the neighboring Lampung Timur regency. The code is part of the Indonesian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Metro is an autonomous city (kota) within Lampung province, established as an administrative center for the region. The area code 725 is allocated exclusively to this city and its environs, distinguishing it from the provincial capital, Bandar Lampung, which uses area code 721. The jurisdiction of 725 falls under the Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (BRTI) and is serviced by incumbent operator Telkom Indonesia as well as other licensed fixed-line providers.

Dialing Formats

For domestic calls within Indonesia, the trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. Thus, a local number in Metro is dialed as:

• 0 725 XXXX XXX (domestic format)

For international callers, the Indonesian country code +62 replaces the leading zero, so the number becomes:

• +62 725 XXXX XXX (international format)

Local numbers within the 725 area typically consist of 7 to 8 digits after the area code, depending on the specific exchange and service provider. When calling from a mobile phone within Indonesia, the same domestic format applies, but it is essential to include the trunk prefix 0.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for the Metro area; 725 remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, the Indonesian numbering plan allows for the introduction of overlays when number exhaustion occurs. Currently, no such overlay is active, and all fixed-line numbers in Metro begin with the 725 prefix.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Metro: If you are calling a number within the same area code, you may be able to dial just the local subscriber number (without the area code) depending on your operator's configuration. However, for reliability, it is recommended to always dial the full domestic format.

For callers from other regions in Indonesia: Dial 0 725 followed by the subscriber number.

For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from many countries, or 011 from the US/Canada), then 62 725, followed by the subscriber number. Do not include the leading 0.

Always confirm the exact number of digits with the recipient, as some numbers may have been migrated or assigned under different lengths.