Area Code 2416 – Tajima, Fukushima

Overview of Area Code 2416

Area code 2416 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Japanese numbering plan, assigned to the Tajima area of Fukushima Prefecture. This region is located in the northeastern part of Japan's main island, Honshu. The code serves the town of Tajima and its surrounding communities, which are part of the broader Fukushima Prefecture administrative jurisdiction. The area is known for its scenic mountain landscapes and rural character.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2416 area code covers the town of Tajima, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Minamiaizu District in Fukushima Prefecture. It is a relatively small and sparsely populated region. The primary administrative and commercial center is the town of Tajima itself, with smaller hamlets and agricultural areas within the calling area. The code is managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan, which oversees the allocation of all NDCs in the country.

Dialing Formats

For local callers within the same area code, the number is dialed as the 7-digit subscriber number alone (e.g., 123-4567). However, when calling from another area code within Japan, the full national format must be used: 0-2416-XXX-XXX (where X represents the subscriber digits). For example, a call from Tokyo to Tajima would be dialed as 0-2416-123-4567.

For international callers, the country code for Japan is +81, and the leading '0' of the NDC is dropped. Therefore, the international dialing format becomes +81-2416-XXX-XXX. For instance, to reach a number in Tajima from the United States, you would dial 011-81-2416-123-4567 (or +81-2416-123-4567 from a mobile phone).

Overlay Considerations

As of the latest information, there is no overlay code for the 2416 area. The area code remains a single-code geographic region, meaning that local calls within the area do not require an area code. However, as with all Japanese geographic codes, the 0 prefix is used for trunk access when dialing nationally.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 2416 area: simply dial the 7-digit subscriber number. For callers from other parts of Japan: dial 0, then the area code 2416, followed by the subscriber number. For international callers: dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US), then Japan's country code 81, then the area code 2416 (without the leading 0), and finally the subscriber number. Always ensure you have the correct number of digits, as Japanese subscriber numbers in this area are 7 digits long.