Area Code 059 – Modena
The phone area code for Modena is 059 (international format +39059). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 059
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📍 Geographic Location of Modena
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Italian area code 059 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Modena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The code serves the city of Modena and its surrounding municipalities, including Carpi, Formigine, Sassuolo, Castelfranco Emilia, and Vignola. Administratively, the area falls under the jurisdiction of the Emilia-Romagna regional government, with Modena serving as the provincial capital. The numbering area is defined by the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) and follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
Within Italy, calls to numbers in the 059 area require dialing the full national significant number (NSN), which includes the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local call to a Modena landline would be dialed as 059 1234567. The subscriber number length varies between 6 and 7 digits, resulting in a total NSN length of 9 or 10 digits (excluding the leading 0). When calling from abroad, the international format is used: +39 59 1234567 (the leading 0 is dropped). Callers from outside Italy must replace the trunk prefix with the +39 country code. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial 011 39 59 1234567.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the latest AGCOM updates, the 059 area code does not have an overlay code; it remains a standalone geographic code. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 059 numbers when switching to other operators, including mobile and VoIP providers, even if they relocate outside the geographic area. This means that a call to a 059 number may terminate at a non-geographic location, but the caller is still charged as a local call if they are within the national territory. For international callers, the cost is determined by the destination country (Italy) and not by the specific area code.
Technical Routing and Services
The 059 code is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. It supports traditional voice calls, ISDN, and modern IP-based telephony. The network infrastructure is managed by various operators, including Telecom Italia (TIM), Vodafone, Fastweb, and Wind Tre, among others. Geographic numbers are subject to strict regulatory oversight to ensure fair competition and consumer protection. For businesses, having a 059 number establishes a local presence in Modena, which can be beneficial for customer trust and local marketing. It is important to note that while geographic numbers are traditionally associated with fixed lines, they can also be used by VoIP providers, allowing businesses to operate remotely while maintaining a local presence.