Area Code 0824 – Benevento
The phone area code for Benevento is 0824 (international format +390824). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 0824
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📍 Geographic Location of Benevento
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Italian area code 0824 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Benevento, located in the Campania region of southern Italy. The code covers the city of Benevento (the provincial capital) and its surrounding municipalities, including but not limited to Apice, Montesarchio, San Giorgio del Sannio, and Sant'Agata de' Goti. As a geographic code, 0824 is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure of this specific administrative area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Italy, the number is dialed in the format 0824 XXXXXX, where the leading '0' is part of the NDC and must be included. For international callers, the Italian country code (+39) replaces the leading zero, resulting in the format +39 0824 XXXXXX. When calling from abroad, you must drop the initial '0' of the area code. For example, a local Benevento number such as 0824 123456 would be dialed as +39 0824 123456 from outside Italy.
Local calls within the 0824 area do not require the area code if both parties are connected to the same local exchange. However, due to number portability and the evolution of telephony, it is always safer to include the full national number when dialing from mobile phones or VoIP services.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Italy does not currently use overlay codes for geographic areas; each province retains a unique NDC. The 0824 code is exclusively used for Benevento and its province. The subscriber number length within this code is typically six to seven digits, but the total national significant number (NSN) is always ten digits (including the leading zero). This consistency simplifies dialing and routing.
Practical Usage and Services
Geographic numbers like 0824 are commonly used by businesses, public administration, and residents. They are essential for fixed-line services, including ADSL and fiber-optic internet connections that rely on the PSTN. While many Italians have shifted to mobile-only communication, geographic numbers remain important for official correspondence and business credibility. When calling a Benevento number from a foreign country, ensure you use the international prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or + from mobile networks) followed by 39 and the full number without the leading zero.