Area Code 711 – Sligo
The phone area code for Sligo is 711 (international format +353711). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 711
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📍 Geographic Location of Sligo
Geographic Overview
The +353 711 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the county town of Sligo and its surrounding areas in the northwest of Ireland. Sligo is the administrative capital of County Sligo, a region known for its scenic Atlantic coastline and cultural heritage. The code covers the urban center of Sligo town, as well as nearby towns and rural communities within the county, including Strandhill, Rosses Point, and Ballysadare. As part of the Irish national numbering plan, the 711 code is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services, and it is managed by ComReg, the national regulatory authority.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Ireland, the local dialing format requires the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Sligo from elsewhere in Ireland, you would dial: 071 1234567. Note that the area code is 071, not 711; the full NDC is 071, and the local number is typically 7 digits. The 711 prefix is part of the 071 NDC, which is used for Sligo and parts of Leitrim. Internationally, callers must use the country code +353, drop the leading zero, and dial: +353 71 1234567. It is important to note that the number of digits after the area code may vary, but the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits, including the leading zero.
Geographic Coverage and Overlays
The 071 area code is a geographic code that covers a defined exchange area. There are no overlay codes in this region, meaning that the 071 code is the sole code for the Sligo area. This simplifies dialing for local callers, as they do not need to dial the area code when calling within the same exchange area, although in modern Irish telephony, full national dialing is often required even for local calls. The code is not portable outside the geographic area, as per ComReg's numbering rules, ensuring that the geographic association remains intact.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Sligo, if you are calling a number in the same exchange, you may be able to dial just the local number, but it is safer to use the full national format. For callers from other parts of Ireland, always include the trunk prefix and area code. For international callers, replace the leading zero with the +353 country code. Always verify the number length, as some older numbers may have fewer digits. If you are unsure, consult your service provider or the official ComReg numbering database.