Area Code 7495 – Dungloe
The phone area code for Dungloe is 7495 (international format +3537495). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 7495
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📍 Geographic Location of Dungloe
Geographic Overview
The +353 7495 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dungloe region in County Donegal, Ireland. Dungloe (also known as An Clochán Liath) is a town on the northwest coast, serving as the primary administrative and commercial center for the Rosses district. The code covers Dungloe town and its surrounding areas, including the villages of Burtonport, Crolly, and Kincasslagh, as well as the offshore Arranmore Island.
Dialing Formats
When calling a subscriber within the Dungloe area from another part of Ireland (including mobile phones), you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The national format is:
- 0 7495 XXXXX (e.g., 0 7495 12345)
For international callers, the Irish country code (+353) replaces the leading zero. The international format is:
- +353 7495 XXXXX (e.g., +353 7495 12345)
Note that the area code is mandatory for all calls, even local calls within Dungloe, as per Irish numbering conventions.
Geographic Allocation and Numbering
The 7495 code is part of the larger 74xxx range assigned to County Donegal. It is a geographic code, meaning it is tied to a specific physical exchange and PSTN infrastructure. Subscribers under this code are typically served by fixed-line operators, including Eir and alternative local loop providers. The code is not portable to other geographic regions; if a subscriber moves outside the Dungloe exchange area, they must obtain a new number with the appropriate local area code.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Dungloe): Dial 0 7495 XXXXX.
- National callers (from other Irish area codes): Dial 0 7495 XXXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 353 7495 XXXXX.
It is important to note that while the area code is geographic, modern calls may be routed over IP networks, but the number remains associated with the Dungloe area for regulatory and emergency services purposes.