Area Code 2472 – Ishikawa, Fukushima
The phone area code for Ishikawa, Fukushima is 2472 (international format +812472). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ishikawa, Fukushima
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 2472 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Japanese numbering plan, assigned to the city of Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture. Despite occasional misclassification, it does not cover Ishikawa Prefecture; the code is firmly part of the Tohoku region's telecommunication infrastructure. The service area encompasses Iwaki City and its surrounding municipalities, including the former districts of Iwaki, Joban, and Taira. This region is known for its coastal location and industrial activity, and the code serves both residential and business customers within this jurisdiction.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For local callers within the Iwaki area, the number is dialed as 02472-XXXXX (where XXXXX is the subscriber number), omitting the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from outside the area. For international callers, the full international format is +81 2472 XXXXX, with the leading '0' of the NDC dropped. When calling from a mobile phone within Japan, the area code is always required, even for local calls, as mobile networks do not recognize abbreviated local dialing. The total number length, including the country code, is 13 digits (excluding the leading '+' and any access codes).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 2472 area, meaning the code is exclusively used for the Iwaki geographic region. However, as with all Japanese geographic codes, the number is tied to a physical line and cannot be ported to other geographic areas. Users should be aware that calls to 2472 numbers are charged as domestic long-distance if made from outside the Fukushima Prefecture, and international rates apply when calling from abroad.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: simply dial the 5-digit subscriber number if you are within the same area code zone. For long-distance callers within Japan: dial 0-2472-XXXXX. For international callers: dial your country's exit code, then 81 2472 XXXXX. Always verify the subscriber number length, as it may vary, but the area code remains constant.