Area Code 5987 – Athy
The phone area code for Athy is 5987 (international format +3535987). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 5987
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📍 Geographic Location of Athy
Geographic Overview
The Irish area code 059 87 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Athy and its surrounding rural areas in County Kildare. Athy is located on the River Barrow, approximately 70 km southwest of Dublin, and serves as a key commercial and agricultural hub for south Kildare. The code covers the town itself, as well as nearby villages such as Kilberry, Bert, and parts of the wider Athy Municipal District.
Dialing Format
Within Ireland, calls to Athy numbers are dialed using the full national significant number: 059 87xxxxx. The local subscriber number is five digits (87xxxxx), making the total national number length 10 digits (including the leading '0'). When calling from abroad, the leading '0' is dropped, and the international format becomes +353 59 87xxxxx. For example, a local number such as 059 8712345 would be dialed as +353 59 8712345 from outside Ireland.
Geographic Allocation and Numbering
This code is part of the 059 numbering area, which covers the midlands and parts of the southeast, including towns like Carlow, Kilkenny, and Portlaoise. The specific 87 prefix within the 059 range is dedicated to Athy and its immediate environs. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line service, and numbers are typically used for PSTN and fixed VoIP services. Subscribers can retain their numbers when moving within the same exchange area, but porting outside the geographic area is generally not permitted.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Ireland, simply dial 059 87xxxxx. For international callers, dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 353, then 59 87xxxxx. Remember to omit the initial '0' when dialing from abroad. Calls to this number are charged at standard national geographic rates, and many businesses and residents in Athy use this code for their fixed-line services.