Area Code 2486 – Sukagawa, Fukushima

Overview of Area Code 2486

Area code 2486 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Japanese numbering plan, assigned to the city of Sukagawa and its surrounding areas in Fukushima Prefecture. This code is part of the Tohoku region's telecommunication infrastructure, serving both residential and business customers. The full international dialing format for numbers in this area is +81 2486 XXXXX, where the total subscriber number length is typically 5 to 6 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number of 10 digits when including the area code.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Sukagawa is a city located in the Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, central Japan. The area code 2486 covers Sukagawa city and may also include parts of neighboring towns such as Kagamiishi and Ten-ei, depending on the specific exchange boundaries. Administratively, these areas fall under the jurisdiction of the Fukushima Prefectural Government. The region is known for its agricultural production, particularly of rice and fruits, and has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For local callers within Sukagawa and its surrounding areas, dialing a number typically requires only the subscriber number, omitting the area code, when calling within the same charging group. However, for calls from other parts of Japan, the full national format is used: 02486-XXXXX. For international callers, the format is +81 2486 XXXXX, where the leading zero of the area code is dropped. For example, a local number 12345 would be dialed as +81 2486 12345 from abroad.

It is important to note that Japan's numbering plan has undergone changes, and some areas have introduced overlay codes. However, as of the current plan, area code 2486 is not overlaid, meaning that 10-digit dialing is not required for local calls. Callers should always verify the exact number of digits, as subscriber numbers in this area may vary in length.

Caller Instructions

Local callers: When dialing from a landline within the same area code, you may dial the subscriber number directly. For mobile phones, always dial the full national number (02486-XXXXX) to ensure proper routing.

International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 81 (Japan's country code), then 2486 (area code without the leading zero), followed by the subscriber number. For example, to call a number 12345 in Sukagawa from the US, you would dial 011 81 2486 12345.

All numbers in this area are geographic and tied to physical lines, so they are not portable to other regions. However, number portability within the same geographic area is possible between different carriers.