Area Code 626 – Cashel
The phone area code for Cashel is 626 (international format +353626). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 626
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📍 Geographic Location of Cashel
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +353 626 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Cashel and its surrounding areas in County Tipperary, Ireland. This code falls within the historic province of Munster. The primary urban centre is Cashel, famous for the Rock of Cashel, while the code also serves nearby settlements such as Cahir, Golden, and Rosegreen. Administratively, this region is part of the South Tipperary area, which is now integrated into the unified Tipperary County Council. The 626 code covers a predominantly rural and semi-rural catchment, with a mix of residential, agricultural, and commercial subscribers.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
Within Ireland, calls to Cashel numbers are made using the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local number length is 5 to 6 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of 9 digits (0 + 626 + 5/6 digits). For example, a local Cashel number might be 626 12345 (7 digits after trunk prefix). When dialing from abroad, callers must use the international prefix (typically 00 or +), followed by Ireland's country code 353, the area code without the leading 0, and the subscriber number. Thus, the international format is +353 626 12345. It is important to note that the leading '0' is a trunk prefix and is never dialed when calling from outside Ireland.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Cashel area, it is possible to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code in some cases, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For callers from other parts of Ireland, dial 0626 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, dial +353 626 followed by the subscriber number. No overlay codes are currently in effect for this area, meaning that the 626 code is the sole code for this geographic region. However, as with all Irish geographic codes, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when moving to a different provider, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 626 code is regulated by ComReg, the Irish communications regulator, and adheres to the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard. Calls to 626 numbers are routed over the PSTN and are also accessible via VoIP services, which often include such geographic numbers in their service offerings. For businesses, having a 626 number can establish a local presence in the Cashel area, which is beneficial for customer trust and local marketing. The code is not associated with any premium-rate or special services, and standard call charges apply based on the caller's tariff.