Area Code 9064 – Athlone
The phone area code for Athlone is 9064 (international format +3539064). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 9064
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📍 Geographic Location of Athlone
Overview of Area Code 9064
Area code 9064 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Irish telephone numbering plan, assigned to the town of Athlone and its surrounding catchment area. Athlone is situated in the Midlands of Ireland, straddling the River Shannon and the borders of Counties Westmeath and Roscommon. The code is part of the larger 0906 NDC range, which serves the broader Midlands region, but the 9064 prefix specifically identifies the Athlone exchange area.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 9064 code covers Athlone town and its immediate environs, including areas such as Ballymahon, Moate, and parts of the surrounding countryside. Athlone is a major commercial and residential hub, home to the Athlone Institute of Technology (now part of Technological University of the Shannon) and several multinational employers. The exchange is administered under the national regulator, ComReg, which allocates geographic numbers based on the E.164 standard.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For local callers within the 0906 area, the number is dialed as an 8-digit local number, typically beginning with 64xxxxx (e.g., 64 12345). However, for calls from outside the 0906 area but within Ireland, callers must dial the full national number: 090 64 12345. International callers from abroad should dial the Irish country code +353, followed by the NDC without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +353 90 64 12345.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 0906 area; the 0906 NDC is the sole geographic code for the region. However, due to the increasing demand for numbers, ComReg has implemented measures to ensure efficient number utilisation. Subscribers in Athlone may have numbers that are not strictly tied to their physical location due to number portability, but the geographic code remains indicative of the original exchange.
Caller Instructions
When calling an Athlone number from a mobile phone within Ireland, it is essential to include the full national number (090 64 12345) as mobile networks do not recognise local dialing. For international callers, always use the plus sign (+) or the international access prefix of your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 353 and the number. Ensure you drop the leading zero of the NDC when dialing from abroad.