Area Code 616 – Scariff
The phone area code for Scariff is 616 (international format +353616). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 616
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📍 Geographic Location of Scariff
Geographic Overview
The +353 616 area code serves the Scariff region in County Clare, Ireland. Scariff is a picturesque town located on the western shore of Lough Derg, near the River Shannon. The code covers Scariff itself and the surrounding rural areas, including the villages of Tuamgraney and Bodyke. This is a geographic allocation, meaning the number is tied to a specific physical exchange and is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within Ireland, the number is dialed as 061 6XXXXX (where XXXXX represents the subscriber number). The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix. For international callers, the format is +353 61 6XXXXX or 011 353 61 6XXXXX from North America. The country code for Ireland is +353, and the national destination code (NDC) is 61, with the '6' being part of the local exchange prefix.
Number Structure
Irish geographic numbers typically consist of the NDC (e.g., 61) followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. In the case of Scariff, the subscriber number starts with '6', so the full national number is 061 6XXXXX. The total length of a full international number is 12 digits, including the +353 country code.
Overlays and Changes
As of the latest ITU-T and ComReg guidelines, there are no overlay codes for the 61 area. The 061 area code is shared with Limerick City and other parts of County Clare and Tipperary. However, the '6' prefix within the 061 area is specifically allocated to the Scariff exchange. Callers should always dial the full area code and number, even for local calls, to ensure proper routing.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: Dial 061 6XXXXX. For international callers: Dial +353 61 6XXXXX. If you are calling from a mobile phone in Ireland, you can also use the international format (+353 61 6XXXXX) or the national format (061 6XXXXX). Always check with your service provider for any specific dialing requirements.
Usage
This code is used for fixed-line services, including residential and business lines. It is not used for mobile services, which have their own non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 085, 086, 087, 089). VoIP services may also be assigned numbers from this range, but they are still considered geographic for routing purposes.