Area Code 2450 – Bascharage/Petange/Rodange

Geographic Overview

The +352 2450 prefix is a geographic number range assigned to the Bascharage/Pétange/Rodange area in southwestern Luxembourg. This region, part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, lies in the heart of the former industrial 'Terres Rouges' and is now a vibrant residential and commercial zone near the French border. The prefix serves fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP, for businesses and households in these communes.

Dialing Formats

Luxembourg uses a closed numbering plan, meaning the national significant number (NSN) is always 9 digits, including the leading '2' for geographic numbers. The prefix 2450 is part of the NSN, so the full national number is 2450 xxx xx (9 digits total).

• Local calls (within Luxembourg): Dial the full 9-digit number, e.g., 2450 123 45.
• International calls from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (00 or +), then the country code 352, followed by the 9-digit number, e.g., +352 2450 123 45.
• Calls from mobile phones in Luxembourg: Same as local calls: dial the 9-digit number directly.

There is no separate trunk prefix or area code to drop; the entire 9-digit sequence is always dialed.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Details

The 2450 range covers the communes of Bascharage, Pétange, and Rodange, including their respective localities. These towns are part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette and are served by the national regulatory authority, Institut Luxembourgeois de Régulation (ILR). The prefix is allocated to fixed-line operators, but number portability allows subscribers to retain their 2450 numbers even if they switch providers or move within Luxembourg (subject to ILR rules).

Caller Instructions

• Callers from outside Luxembourg: Use the international format: +352 2450 xxx xx. Remember to replace the leading '+' with your country's international access code if dialing from a landline.
• Callers from inside Luxembourg: Simply dial the 9-digit number. No area code is needed.
• Emergency and special numbers: For emergencies, dial 112 (European emergency number) or 113 for police, regardless of location.

When dialing from a foreign country, be aware that some international carriers may require you to drop the leading '0' if present, but in Luxembourg's closed plan, there is no '0' to drop. Always use the full 9-digit number after the country code.