Area Code 52 – Clonmel/Cahir/Killenaule
The phone area code for Clonmel/Cahir/Killenaule is 52 (international format +35352). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 52
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📍 Geographic Location of Clonmel/Cahir/Killenaule
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +353 52 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the South Tipperary region of Ireland, primarily serving the town of Clonmel and its surrounding areas, including Cahir and Killenaule. This code falls under the administrative jurisdiction of County Tipperary, which was historically divided into North and South Ridings; the 52 code specifically covers the southern part. The region is part of the province of Munster and is served by the national telecommunications provider, Eir, alongside other licensed operators.
Primary Cities and Local Dialing Areas
Clonmel, the largest town in the area, is the principal city served by this code. Other notable towns and villages within the 52 geographic area include Cahir, Killenaule, Bansha, and Ardfinnan. The code covers a mix of urban and rural areas, with a population that relies on both PSTN and VoIP services.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For local callers within the 52 area, the standard national dialing format is 052 followed by the subscriber's 5- to 6-digit local number, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 8 or 9 digits. For example, a local call to a Clonmel number would be dialed as 052 1234567.
For international callers, the format is +353 52 followed by the local number, omitting the leading zero. For instance, a caller from abroad would dial +353 52 1234567. It is essential to drop the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from outside Ireland.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 52 area; the code is exclusive to this geographic region. However, as part of Ireland's national numbering plan, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has implemented measures to ensure number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but geographic numbers remain tied to the specific exchange area. This means that even if a subscriber moves to a VoIP service, the number retains its geographic association, which can affect emergency services routing and caller location identification.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers: Dial 052 followed by the local number. No trunk prefix is needed.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 353, then 52, then the local number. Do not dial the leading '0'.
For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 353 52 1234567, while a caller from the United Kingdom would dial 00 353 52 1234567.