Area Code 918 – Loughrea
The phone area code for Loughrea is 918 (international format +353918). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 918
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📍 Geographic Location of Loughrea
Geographic Overview
The +353 918 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Loughrea, located in County Galway, Ireland. Loughrea is a market town situated on the shores of Lough Rea, approximately 25 km east of Galway city. The area code covers the town itself and its surrounding rural hinterland, including nearby settlements such as Kilconly, Kiltormer, and parts of the wider east Galway region.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Ireland, the national dialing format uses a trunk prefix '0' before the area code: 0918 XXX XXX. However, when dialing from abroad, the leading '0' is omitted, and the country code +353 is used, resulting in the international format: +353 918 XXX XXX. Subscriber numbers in this area code are seven digits long, with the NDC being '918' and the subscriber number comprising the remaining seven digits.
Caller Instructions
- Domestic callers (within Ireland): Dial 0918 followed by the seven-digit local number. For example, to call a Loughrea number, dial 0918 123 456.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then Ireland's country code 353, then the area code 918 without the leading zero, followed by the seven-digit subscriber number. For instance, from the UK, dial 00 353 918 123 456.
- Local calls within the same exchange: Even for calls within Loughrea, the full national number (including the area code) must be dialed, as Ireland uses closed numbering plan for geographic numbers.
Administrative and Regulatory Context
The +353 918 code is managed by ComReg, the Irish telecommunications regulator. It is allocated to fixed-line services, primarily provided by traditional PSTN operators and VoIP providers that offer geographic numbers. The code is not portable to mobile networks; however, fixed number portability allows subscribers to retain their number when switching between fixed-line operators within the same geographic area.
Loughrea is part of the Galway East constituency and has a growing population, with increasing demand for high-speed broadband and digital services. The area code remains essential for local businesses, public services, and residents, ensuring reliable connectivity for both voice and data services.