Area Code 5261 – Clonmel
The phone area code for Clonmel is 5261 (international format +3535261). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 5261
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📍 Geographic Location of Clonmel
Geographic Overview
The +353 5261 dialing code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Clonmel and its surrounding areas in County Tipperary, Ireland. Clonmel, situated on the River Suir, is the largest town in the county and serves as a commercial and administrative hub for the South Tipperary region. The code covers the town itself, as well as nearby settlements such as Cahir, Ardfinnan, and Ballymacarbry, within the traditional county boundaries.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Clonmel number from within Ireland, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The local numbers in this area are typically 7 digits long, making the full national dialing sequence (0)5261 XXX XXX. For example, a local call to a business would be dialed as 05261 123456.
For international callers, the Irish country code +353 replaces the leading zero, so the same number is dialed as +353 52 61 123456 (or +3535261123456 without spaces). It is crucial to omit the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from abroad.
Local vs. International Calling
Within Clonmel, local calls can be made using the full national format, as there are no separate local dialing abbreviations. The introduction of Ireland's Geographic Numbering framework means that all geographic numbers, including those in Clonmel, are part of the National Numbering Scheme and are portable within the same geographic area. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers if they move to a different service provider within the same exchange area.
For callers outside Ireland, it is essential to use the international access prefix of their country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada) followed by the Irish country code and the area code without the leading zero. For example, a caller from the UK would dial 00 353 52 61 123456.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The code 5261 is administered by ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation in Ireland. It is allocated to fixed-line services, though Voice over IP (VoIP) providers may also assign numbers with this code to customers who have a physical presence or billing address in the area. As with all Irish geographic codes, the cost of calling a Clonmel number depends on the caller's tariff plan; calls from mobile phones are typically charged at a higher rate than from fixed lines, but there are no additional surcharges for calling a geographic number.
For emergency services, always dial 112 or 999 from any phone, regardless of location.