Area Code 6477 – Rathmore
The phone area code for Rathmore is 6477 (international format +3536477). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 6477
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📍 Geographic Location of Rathmore
Geographic Overview
The +353 6477 dialing prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Rathmore area in County Kerry, Ireland. Rathmore is a town and civil parish located in the eastern part of County Kerry, near the border with County Cork. The code serves the town itself and the surrounding rural areas, including the villages of Gneeveguilla and Barraduff. This region falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Kerry County Council.
Dialing Format
When calling a landline in Rathmore from within Ireland, subscribers use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The full national dialing format is (0)6477 XXXXX, where XXXXX represents the 5-digit local number. For example, a local call to a business in Rathmore would be dialed as 064 77 12345 (note that the area code is often written as 064 77, with 064 being the older trunk code for County Kerry).
For international callers, the country code +353 replaces the leading 0, and the area code is used without the trunk prefix. The international format is +353 64 77 12345 or +353 6477 12345 (depending on how the number is grouped). Always drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Ireland): Dial 064 77 12345 (including the trunk prefix 0).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 353 64 77 12345.
- Mobile callers within Ireland: Dial the full national number as you would from any fixed line: 064 77 12345.
Numbering Plan Considerations
Ireland's geographic numbering plan is administered by ComReg. The 064 area code covers a large part of County Kerry, and the 6477 prefix is a specific exchange block within that area. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this region; subscribers in Rathmore retain the 064 77 prefix. As of 2024, all geographic numbers in Ireland are 9 digits long (including the leading 0). The number length for +353 6477 numbers is 9 digits total (excluding the +353), which is standard for Irish fixed-line numbers.
While VoIP services are increasingly common, the 6477 prefix remains associated with fixed-line PSTN services. Businesses and residents in Rathmore may use this number for voice and fax services. When dialing from abroad, ensure you use the correct international prefix for your country, as it varies (e.g., 00, 011, or +).