Area Code 624 – Tipperary
The phone area code for Tipperary is 624 (international format +353624). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 624
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📍 Geographic Location of Tipperary
Geographic Overview
The +353 624 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Tipperary and its surrounding areas in County Tipperary, Ireland. This code covers the historic town of Tipperary, located in the south-west of the county, as well as nearby communities such as Bansha, Cahir (partially), and the Golden Vale region. It is important to note that the 624 code is distinct from the 062 code, which serves the county town of Clonmel and other parts of South Tipperary. The 624 area is within the administrative jurisdiction of Tipperary County Council and falls under the South Tipperary functional area.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Ireland, the national dialing format is 0624 XXXXXX (or 0624 XXXXXX when dialing from a mobile). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls. When dialing from abroad, you must replace the leading '0' with the country code +353, resulting in the international format +353 624 XXXXXX. For example, a local number in Tipperary might be 0624 12345 domestically and +353 624 12345 internationally.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within the 624 area): You can dial the local number directly without the area code, but this is not always guaranteed due to number length variations. For safety, always use the full national format.
- National callers (from other parts of Ireland): Dial 0624 followed by the local number. This applies to both fixed-line and mobile callers.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then 353, then 624, and finally the local number. Omit the leading '0'.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the 624 area. The code is exclusively used for geographic fixed-line services. However, due to number portability, a number with the 624 prefix may be routed to a VoIP or mobile service, but the geographic tariff and dialing format remain unchanged. The number length for geographic codes in Ireland is typically 7 to 8 digits (excluding the leading '0'), but in the 624 area, local numbers are usually 5 to 6 digits long, making the full national number (including the area code) 9 to 10 digits.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
ComReg, the Commission for Communications Regulation, administers Ireland's numbering resources. The 624 code is part of the National Numbering Scheme and is allocated to fixed-line operators such as Eir, Virgin Media, and various alternative carriers. Calls to 624 numbers are charged at standard geographic rates, which are typically lower than mobile rates. For emergency services, always dial 112 or 999, regardless of the area code.