Area Code 512 – Kilmacthomas
The phone area code for Kilmacthomas is 512 (international format +353512). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 512
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📍 Geographic Location of Kilmacthomas
Geographic Overview
The area code 0512 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Irish numbering plan, assigned to the town of Kilmacthomas and its surrounding areas in County Waterford, located in the province of Munster in the southeast of Ireland. This code is part of the larger 051 area code region, which historically served Waterford City and County. However, the specific 0512 prefix is dedicated to the Kilmacthomas exchange, covering the town and nearby rural communities along the N25 road between Dungarvan and Waterford City.
Kilmacthomas is a small market town situated on the River Mahon, with a population of approximately 2,000. The area is known for its scenic Comeragh Mountains and the Waterford Greenway, a popular cycling and walking trail. The 0512 code serves both residential and business customers in the town and the surrounding electoral divisions, including Kilmacthomas, Kilrossanty, and portions of the Comeragh Mountains area.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Ireland, the national dialing format is 0512 XXXXX (where XXXXX is the local subscriber number, typically 5 digits). For international callers, the full international format is +353 512 XXXXX. Note that the leading '0' in the national code is dropped when dialing from abroad.
For example, a local call to a Kilmacthomas number would be dialed as 0512 34567, while an international caller would dial +353 512 34567.
Geographic Significance
As a geographic code, 0512 is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's fixed-line telephone service. This means that the code is used for PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines and fixed-line VoIP services that are registered to an address within the Kilmacthomas exchange area. The code is not portable outside of the geographic area, although number portability allows subscribers to retain their number when switching service providers within the same geographic region.
For businesses, having a 0512 number can signal a local presence in Kilmacthomas and the surrounding area, which may be beneficial for building trust with local customers. For residents, the code is simply part of their local dialing area, which includes other nearby exchanges such as Dungarvan (058) and Waterford City (051).
When calling from outside Ireland, callers must use the country code +353, and then the NDC without the leading zero, followed by the local number. It is important to note that Irish mobile numbers are not prefixed with 0512; they use separate mobile codes such as 085, 086, 087, and 089.