Area Code 967 – Jayapura
The phone area code for Jayapura is 967 (international format +62967). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Jayapura
Overview of Area Code 967
Area code 967 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the city of Jayapura, the capital of the province of Papua, Indonesia. It serves the northern coastal region of Papua, including Jayapura City and its surrounding regencies. As a geographic code, it is assigned to fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 967 code covers Jayapura City, the administrative and economic hub of Papua Province, as well as nearby areas such as Abepura, Sentani, and the regency of Jayapura. This region is known for its strategic port and proximity to the Papua New Guinea border. The code is administered under the Indonesian national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within the Jayapura area, callers dial the subscriber number directly without the trunk prefix or area code. For calls from other parts of Indonesia, the format is:
- 0 967 XXX XXXX (trunk prefix 0, area code 967, followed by the 7-8 digit subscriber number)
For international callers, the format is:
- +62 967 XXX XXXX (country code 62, area code 967, subscriber number)
For example, a local number might be +62 967 123 4567.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Jayapura can dial the subscriber number directly. Domestic callers from other Indonesian cities must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. International callers must replace the trunk prefix with the Indonesian country code +62 and omit the leading zero.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for Jayapura; the 967 code is the sole geographic code for the area. However, as demand for fixed-line services evolves, future overlays may be introduced. Subscriber numbers in this region are typically 7 to 8 digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 9 to 10 digits, including the area code.
Services and Usage
Area code 967 is primarily used for fixed-line services, including residential and business lines. It also supports VoIP and other IP-based telephony services that are assigned geographic numbers. When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct international prefix for your country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) before dialing +62 967.