Area Code 218 – Cork/Kinsale/Coachford
The phone area code for Cork/Kinsale/Coachford is 218 (international format +353218). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 218
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📍 Geographic Location of Cork/Kinsale/Coachford
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The +353 218 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Irish numbering plan, administered by ComReg. It serves the county of Cork, specifically the southern and western suburbs of Cork City, along with the towns of Kinsale, Coachford, and surrounding rural communities. This code is distinct from the 021 code for central Cork City and the 022, 023, and 024 codes for other parts of County Cork.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within Ireland, the trunk prefix '0' is used before the area code, followed by the subscriber number. The full national format is 0218 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the 6-digit local number). For international callers, the country code +353 is used, and the leading '0' is dropped, resulting in +353 218 XXXXXX. When dialing from abroad, you must replace the '+' with your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).
Numbering and Overlays
Subscriber numbers within the 218 code are 6 digits long, making the total number length 9 digits when including the NDC (excluding the trunk prefix). There are no overlay codes in this area; the 218 code is the sole geographic code for its coverage area. However, due to number portability, a number with the 218 prefix may be routed to a different geographic location or even to a VoIP or mobile service, but the caller's cost and dialing procedure remain unchanged.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 218 area, it is possible to dial the 6-digit subscriber number without the area code for calls within the same exchange area, but this is not recommended as it may fail if the number has been ported. Always use the full national format (0218 XXXXXX) for reliability. For international callers, ensure you use the correct country code and omit the leading '0'. Calls to this geographic number are typically charged at standard landline rates, which may vary depending on your service provider and calling plan.