Area Code 7196 – Carrick-on-Shannon
The phone area code for Carrick-on-Shannon is 7196 (international format +3537196). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 7196
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📍 Geographic Location of Carrick-on-Shannon
Geographic Overview
The 7196 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Irish telephone numbering plan, assigned to the town of Carrick-on-Shannon and its surrounding areas in County Leitrim, as well as parts of County Roscommon. This code is part of the larger 71 NDC, which covers the northwest region of Ireland, including Sligo, Manorhamilton, and Ballina. Carrick-on-Shannon, situated on the River Shannon, is the county town of Leitrim and a key commercial and tourist hub.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a number in Carrick-on-Shannon from within Ireland, subscribers must use the national significant number (NSN) format: 071 96XXXXX. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix, '71' is the NDC, and '96' is the local exchange code. The local number typically consists of five to seven digits, but the full NSN is always 9 digits (excluding the leading '0').
For international callers, the correct format is +353 71 96XXXXX, where '+353' is Ireland's country calling code, and the trunk prefix '0' is omitted. For example, a local number might be 071 9612345, which becomes +353 71 9612345 internationally.
Local vs. International Calls
Within Ireland, callers from other areas must dial the full NSN including the '0' (e.g., 071 9612345). However, local calls within the same charging group may allow abbreviated dialing, but this is increasingly rare due to the prevalence of full NSN dialing. For callers outside Ireland, the international prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries) is used, followed by the country code and NSN without the leading '0'.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 71 area; the 71 NDC serves a large geographic region, and 7196 is one of several exchange codes within it. As of 2024, Ireland's Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has not announced any changes to the 71 area. However, due to the increasing demand for numbers, future number conservation measures may affect new allocations, but existing numbers remain unchanged.
Services and Usage
Numbers with the 7196 prefix are primarily used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. They are allocated to various operators, including Eir, Vodafone, and other licensed providers. Businesses and residents in Carrick-on-Shannon rely on these numbers for local presence, and they are often used for customer service lines to establish a regional footprint.