Area Code 3260 – Tafileh
The phone area code for Tafileh is 3260 (international format +9623260). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tafileh
Geographic Overview
The +962 3260 numbering block is a geographic allocation within the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, specifically designated for the Tafileh Governorate. Tafileh (also spelled Tafilah or At-Tafilah) is a mountainous region located approximately 180 kilometers southwest of Amman. The prefix serves the administrative capital, Tafileh city, and surrounding towns such as Busayra, Al-Hasa, and Aima. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of the area, although modern deployments may route calls over IP backbones.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Tafileh landline from within Jordan, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 3 (dropping the leading 962) and the subscriber number. For example, a local number formatted as 3260-XXXX would be dialed as 03 260 XXXX from any other part of Jordan. International callers must use the full country code sequence: +962 3 260 XXXX (or 00962 3 260 XXXX from many countries). Note that the leading '0' is only used domestically and is never included when dialing from abroad.
Number Structure and Overlays
Jordanian geographic numbers typically consist of 7 or 8 digits after the country code. The prefix 3260 is part of the 3xxx range assigned to the southern region, which includes Tafileh and neighboring governorates like Karak and Ma'an. As of the latest numbering plan, no overlay codes have been introduced for Tafileh; the 3xxx range remains the sole geographic code for the area. However, due to mobile penetration, landline numbers are increasingly used by businesses and government offices.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Tafileh, it is possible to dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly without the area code in some exchanges, but for reliability, the full domestic format is recommended. Foreign callers should verify the current dialing procedure with their carrier, as some networks require a different exit code. Emergency services in Jordan are reached via 911 or 199, independent of the geographic prefix.