Area Code 3262 – Southern Region

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +962 3262 numbering block is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Southern Region of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This area encompasses the administrative governorates of Karak, Tafilah, Ma'an, and Aqaba, with the prefix primarily serving the city of Karak and its surrounding districts. The code is allocated under the national numbering plan administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations for international dialing.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For domestic callers within Jordan, the number is dialed as a 9-digit national significant number (NSN) beginning with the trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, a local call to a landline in Karak would be dialed as 03 262 XXXX (where XXXX is the 4-digit subscriber extension). Note that the leading '0' is a domestic trunk prefix and is not part of the international number.

For international callers, the correct format is +962 3 262 XXXX or +962 3262 XXXX (the NDC '3' is often combined with the first digit of the subscriber number to form '3262'). When dialing from abroad, you must replace the trunk prefix '0' with the country code +962. For instance, to call a number in Karak from the United States, you would dial: 011 962 3 262 XXXX. From the United Kingdom, dial: 00 962 3 262 XXXX.

Geographic Significance and Overlay Considerations

The 3xxx range is designated for fixed-line services in the southern part of Jordan, distinct from the northern (2xxx) and central (6xxx) regions. As of the latest TRC updates, there are no overlay codes in this area; the 3xxx NDC remains the sole geographic code for the region. However, subscribers may have migrated to VoIP-based fixed lines, but the number retains its geographic identity for routing and emergency services.

Practical Usage and Number Examples

Typical subscribers include government offices, businesses, and residential landlines. For example, a municipal office in Karak might have the number +962 3 262 1234. When calling locally, you would dial 03 262 1234. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Jordan start with 7 (e.g., +962 7X XXX XXXX), this geographic code is exclusively for fixed-line services.

For travelers or expatriates, understanding this format ensures seamless connectivity. Always verify the complete number with the recipient, as the subscriber portion may vary in length (typically 4-5 digits).