Area Code 5394 – Gorey
The phone area code for Gorey is 5394 (international format +3535394). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 5394
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📍 Geographic Location of Gorey
Geographic Overview
The Irish area code 053 94 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Gorey and its surrounding catchment area in County Wexford, within the province of Leinster. This code forms part of the national numbering plan administered by ComReg under ITU-T E.164 guidelines. Gorey is a rapidly growing commuter town located near the N11/M11 corridor, approximately 80 km south of Dublin, and serves as a key commercial and residential hub for north Wexford and the southern parts of County Wicklow.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a Gorey landline from within Ireland, subscribers must use the national significant number (NSN) format: 053 94xxxxx. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix, and the NDC '53' is followed by the local exchange code '94'. For callers from outside Ireland, the international format is +353 53 94xxxxx, where the leading '0' is omitted and the country code +353 is used. Local numbers in Gorey typically consist of seven digits after the trunk prefix, making the complete international dialing sequence +353 53 94xxxxx.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 053 94 code specifically covers the Gorey exchange area, which includes the town itself and the surrounding electoral divisions such as Courtown, Ballycanew, and parts of the rural hinterland. Gorey is the administrative center for the northern part of County Wexford, and its economy is driven by retail, services, and light industry. The code is geographically fixed, meaning that the physical location of the line determines its allocation, and it cannot be ported outside the designated exchange area without losing its geographic significance.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Gorey area, it is possible to dial the seven-digit local number without the area code if the call is within the same exchange. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, the correct sequence is: international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) followed by 353, then 53, then the seven-digit local number. For example, a typical Gorey number might be dialed as +353 53 9412345 from abroad.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 053 area, and the 053 94 prefix is unique to Gorey. As of the latest ComReg numbering updates, no changes have been announced that would affect this code. Subscribers should be aware that while geographic numbers are traditionally associated with fixed-line PSTN services, they can also be used for VoIP services, but the number's geographic association remains unchanged. For emergency services, callers should always dial 112 or 999, regardless of the area code.