Area Code 505 – Roscrea
The phone area code for Roscrea is 505 (international format +353505). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 505
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📍 Geographic Location of Roscrea
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +353 505 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Roscrea and its surrounding rural hinterland in County Tipperary, Ireland. Roscrea is a heritage town located in the northern part of County Tipperary, within the province of Munster. The code serves a well-defined catchment area that includes the town itself and nearby townlands and villages such as Kinnitty (though Kinnitty is in County Offaly, some adjacent areas may fall under the 505 exchange due to network boundaries), Shinrone, and parts of the Slieve Bloom Mountains foothills. Administratively, the area falls under Tipperary County Council, and the code is allocated for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Ireland, the national significant number (NSN) for Roscrea numbers is 0505 followed by the subscriber's 5- or 6-digit local number, making the total NSN length 9 or 10 digits. When dialing from another Irish fixed or mobile line, you must include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code: 0505 xxx xxx (or 0505 xx xxxx for longer local numbers). For international callers, dial the Irish country code +353, then the area code without the leading '0', followed by the local number: +353 505 xxx xxx. For example, a typical Roscrea number might be 0505 21234 (national) or +353 505 21234 (international).
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Ireland's geographic numbering plan is regulated by ComReg. The 505 area code is not subject to any overlay or area code changes as of the latest updates. Subscriber numbers within the 505 range are allocated to multiple operators, including Eir, Virgin Media, and various VoIP providers. Number portability allows customers to retain their 0505 number when switching providers, provided the service remains at the same physical location (for fixed-line) or within the same geographic area for VoIP services. The code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Ireland use separate non-geographic prefixes such as 083, 085, 086, 087, 088, and 089.
Practical Information for Callers
When calling a Roscrea number from abroad, always replace the leading '0' with the country code +353. For example, a UK caller would dial 00 353 505 21234. For callers using VoIP or mobile phones, the same international format applies. It is important to note that some online directories may list numbers in the format +353 505 21234 or 0505 21234; both are correct for their respective contexts. If you are unsure whether a number is in the 505 area code, you can verify by checking the first few digits: numbers beginning with 0505 are definitely in the Roscrea geographic area.