Area Code 61 – Limerick
The phone area code for Limerick is 61 (international format +35361). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 61
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📍 Geographic Location of Limerick
Geographic Overview and Administrative Jurisdiction
Area code 61 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Irish numbering plan, allocated under the national prefix 0 and the country calling code +353. It serves Limerick City and County, along with parts of County Clare and County Tipperary that fall within the city's commuter belt. The code is administered by ComReg, Ireland's telecommunications regulator, and is assigned to fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. Limerick, located in the Mid-West region on the River Shannon, is the third-largest urban area in Ireland and a major economic hub, home to the University of Limerick, Shannon Airport, and multinational technology and pharmaceutical companies.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Ireland, the national dialing format is 061 followed by the subscriber number, which is typically 7 digits for landlines. For example, a local Limerick number might be dialed as 061 234 567. When calling from outside Ireland, the international format requires the country code +353, the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +353 61 234 567. Callers from abroad should note that the leading '0' is omitted. Within the Limerick area, local calls can be made using the full 061 prefix, as Ireland uses an open dialing plan for geographic numbers; there is no need to drop the area code for local calls. Overlay codes have not been introduced in Limerick, so 061 remains the sole geographic code for the region.
Numbering and Service Considerations
Subscriber numbers under 061 are typically 7 digits long, but some older or business lines may have shorter numbers. The code supports both traditional PSTN services and Voice over IP (VoIP) lines, which are increasingly common. When dialing from a mobile phone in Ireland, the 061 prefix is still required, as mobile networks do not automatically add geographic codes. For international callers, it is essential to check time zones and use the correct exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or 011 from North America) before dialing +353 61. Emergency services (112/999) are always free and do not require an area code. Number portability allows subscribers to retain their 061 number when moving within the same geographic area, but if a business relocates outside the Limerick exchange area, the number may not be portable.