Area Code 5964 – Baltinglass

Overview of Area Code 5964

Area code 5964 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Baltinglass and its surrounding areas in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by ComReg, Ireland's telecommunications regulator, under the ITU-T E.164 standard. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and calls to this code are routed to a specific geographic area.

Geographic Coverage

The 5964 area code covers Baltinglass, a town located in the west of County Wicklow, near the borders with Counties Carlow and Kildare. The area includes the town itself and the surrounding rural communities, such as Stratford-on-Slaney, Grangecon, and parts of the Wicklow uplands. Baltinglass is known for its historical sites, including the Baltinglass Hill passage tomb and the Cistercian Abbey ruins.

Dialing Formats

When dialing a number within the 5964 area code, the local format is 059 64 XXX XX (where X represents the subscriber number). For calls from outside Ireland, the international format is +353 59 64 XXX XX. Note that the leading '0' is dropped when dialing from abroad.

For example, a local number might be 059 64 12345. From the United States, you would dial 011 353 59 64 12345 (or +353 59 64 12345 on a mobile).

Overlay and Numbering

Currently, there is no overlay code for 5964; the area code is unique to Baltinglass and its environs. However, as part of the national numbering plan, all geographic numbers in Ireland are 9 digits long (including the leading '0' for national dialing). The subscriber number portion after the area code typically consists of 5 to 7 digits, but in the case of 5964, it is a 5-digit subscriber number, making the total national number length 9 digits (0 + 3-digit area code + 5-digit subscriber number).

Caller Instructions

Local callers: If you are within the 5964 area, you can dial the subscriber number directly without the area code (e.g., 12345). However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national number.

National callers (outside 5964): Dial 059 64 XXX XX (e.g., 059 64 12345).

International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 353 (Ireland's country code), then 59 64 XXX XX (omitting the leading '0'). For example, from the UK, dial 00 353 59 64 12345.

Service Providers and Number Portability

While historically the area code was associated with the incumbent operator (Eir), today, customers in Baltinglass can choose from a range of fixed-line service providers, including Virgin Media, Vodafone, and various VoIP providers. Number portability is available, meaning you can keep your 5964 number even if you switch providers, as long as the service remains fixed-line and the address is within the geographic area.

Important Notes

• All geographic numbers in Ireland are non-mobile and are typically used for fixed-line services.
• Calls to 5964 numbers from mobile phones are charged at standard national rates, depending on your mobile plan.
• When dialing from abroad, ensure you use the correct international prefix for your country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).