Area Code 494 – Cavan
The phone area code for Cavan is 494 (international format +353494). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 494
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📍 Geographic Location of Cavan
Geographic Overview
The +353 494 area code serves the county of Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. Cavan is a landlocked county in the northern part of the province of Ulster, bordering Northern Ireland. The principal town and administrative centre is Cavan Town, which is the main urban hub for the area. Other towns and communities within this numbering area include Cootehill, Belturbet, Bailieborough, Kingscourt, and Virginia. The region is known for its lakelands and agricultural economy.
Dialing Formats
Within Ireland, calls to Cavan numbers are made using the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 494 and the subscriber number. For example, a local call to a Cavan number would be dialed as 049 4XX XXXX (the exact length of the subscriber number may vary, but typically the full national number is 9 digits after the leading 0).
From outside Ireland, callers must use the international access code (00 or +), followed by the country code 353, then the area code 494 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. For instance, a call from the United States to a Cavan number would be dialed as 011 353 494 XXX XXX or +353 494 XXX XXX.
Numbering Plan Details
The 494 area code is a geographic code within the Irish national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The area code 494 is assigned to the Cavan exchange area, which is part of the larger 049 numbering region that also covers County Monaghan. However, the 494 prefix specifically identifies Cavan. Subscriber numbers within this code are typically 7 digits long, but the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits, including the leading '0' when dialed nationally.
There are no overlay codes in this area; the 049 code serves both Cavan and Monaghan, but the 494 prefix distinguishes Cavan. Callers within the same area code can often dial just the subscriber number, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.
Caller Instructions
Local callers (within Ireland): Dial 049 followed by the subscriber number. For example, to call a Cavan number, dial 049 4XX XXXX.
International callers: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 353, then 494, and the subscriber number. For example, +353 494 XXX XXX.
Always check the exact number of digits as some subscriber numbers may be shorter or longer. For the most accurate dialing, refer to the local directory or the number provided by the person you are calling.