Area Code 049 – Padova
The phone area code for Padova is 049 (international format +39049). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 049
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📍 Geographic Location of Padova
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Italian country calling code +39, when followed by the National Destination Code (NDC) 049, routes calls to a specific geographic area within the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. This prefix is assigned to the province of Padova (Padua) and its surrounding municipalities. The administrative jurisdiction covers the entire Province of Padova, which includes the city of Padova itself, as well as major towns such as Abano Terme, Albignasego, Cadoneghe, Camposampiero, Cittadella, Este, Monselice, Piove di Sacco, and Selvazzano Dentro. The area is part of the Po Valley, and the code serves both the urban center and the rural hinterland.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Italy, the 049 prefix is dialed as part of the national significant number. The full national number for a landline in Padova consists of the prefix 049 followed by a subscriber number that is typically 6 to 7 digits long, resulting in a total of 9 to 10 digits after the leading 0. For example, a local number might be 049 1234567. When calling from outside Italy, international callers must dial the Italian country code +39, then the NDC 049 (without the leading zero), followed by the subscriber number. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, one would dial +39 49 1234567. It is important to note that Italian landline numbers are not portable across geographic areas; the prefix is tied to the physical location of the line.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Padova area; the 049 prefix is the sole geographic code for this region. However, as with many Italian provinces, the numbering plan is managed by the Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM). The 049 prefix is used exclusively for fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to an address within the coverage area. Mobile numbers in Italy are assigned separate non-geographic prefixes starting with 3 (e.g., 3xx) and are not affected by geographic dialing rules. When dialing a Padova landline from a mobile phone within Italy, the full national number (including the 0) must be dialed. For international callers, the plus sign (+) or the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries) is used before the country code.
Practical Examples and Usage
To illustrate, a business in Padova with the local number 049 9876543 would be reached from the United States by dialing 011 39 49 9876543. From the United Kingdom, the international prefix is 00, so the call would be 00 39 49 9876543. Within Italy, callers simply dial 049 9876543. It is essential for callers to verify the number length, as some subscriber numbers may have fewer digits, but the prefix always remains 049. This code is widely used for both residential and commercial purposes, and it is a key part of the Italian public switched telephone network (PSTN).