Area Code 739 – Bintuhan/Manna

Overview of Area Code 739

Area code 739 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bintuhan and Manna region in the province of Bengkulu, Indonesia. This area is located on the southwestern coast of Sumatra, and the code covers the administrative districts of Kaur Regency (with its capital Bintuhan) and Bengkulu Selatan Regency (with its capital Manna). The region is served by fixed-line PSTN networks operated by Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and other licensed local operators.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in this region, the standard national format is 0 739 XXXX, where 0 is the trunk prefix, 739 is the area code, and XXXX is the subscriber number (typically 4 to 6 digits). For international callers, the format becomes +62 739 XXXX, omitting the leading zero.

Examples:

• Local call within Bintuhan/Manna: 0739 12345
• Call from outside the area (e.g., Jakarta): 0739 12345
• Call from abroad: +62 739 12345

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The code 739 is exclusively used for fixed-line services in the following regencies:

• Kaur Regency – capital Bintuhan
• Bengkulu Selatan Regency – capital Manna

These regencies are part of the larger Bengkulu Province, which is known for its mountainous terrain and coastal areas. The code does not cover mobile services; mobile numbers in Indonesia use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 0811, 0812, 0852, etc.).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for this area; 739 remains the sole geographic code for the Bintuhan/Manna region. Subscriber numbers may vary in length, but the total number of digits after the trunk prefix (0) is typically 8, including the area code. For example, a full national number would be 0739-XXXX where XXXX can be 4 to 6 digits, resulting in a total of 8 to 10 digits after the trunk prefix.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area: you may dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, but it is always safe to include the full national format to avoid misdialing.

For callers from other parts of Indonesia: dial 0739 followed by the subscriber number.

For international callers: replace the leading zero with the country code +62, then dial 739 and the subscriber number. Ensure you use the correct international exit code from your country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).

This area code is essential for businesses and residents in Bintuhan and Manna to maintain reliable fixed-line communications. For any changes in numbering, always refer to the official Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (BRTI) updates.