Area Code 41 – Luxembourg City
The phone area code for Luxembourg City is 41 (international format +35241). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Luxembourg City
Geographic Overview
The +352 41 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central and northern districts of Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This code serves the administrative heart of the country, including the Ville Haute (Old Town), the Kirchberg plateau (home to EU institutions), and the Gare and Bonnevoie neighborhoods. As a landline prefix, it is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services provided by operators such as POST Luxembourg and alternative carriers.
Dialing Formats
Within Luxembourg, callers must dial the eight-digit national number, which includes the leading '41' (e.g., 41 12 34 56). International callers must dial the full E.164 format: +352 41 12 34 56. The Luxembourgish numbering plan does not use trunk prefixes like '0'; therefore, the national significant number (NSN) is always eight digits, with the first two digits representing the geographic area code.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers: Dial the eight-digit number directly (e.g., 41 12 34 56). No area code is required beyond the prefix.
- International callers: Dial the international access code (00 from most countries, or +), followed by 352 (Luxembourg country code), then the eight-digit subscriber number (e.g., +352 41 12 34 56).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Luxembourg does not use overlay codes; each geographic area has a distinct two-digit prefix. The 41 prefix is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Institut Luxembourgeois de Régulation (ILR). Number portability allows subscribers to retain their 41 numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment. For businesses, a 41 number signals a prestigious central Luxembourg City presence, which can be a factor in corporate branding.
Practical Usage
This prefix is commonly used by government offices, financial institutions, and retail businesses operating in the capital. When calling from abroad, ensure you omit any leading '0' that may appear in local directories. For example, a number listed as 41 12 34 56 should be dialed as +352 41 12 34 56 internationally. VoIP users should note that some providers may require the +352 prefix even for domestic calls, depending on their configuration.