Area Code 47 – Lintgen
The phone area code for Lintgen is 47 (international format +35247). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lintgen
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +352 47 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Lintgen and its surrounding localities in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Lintgen is a commune in the canton of Mersch, situated in the central part of the country along the Alzette River. The area code covers the administrative boundaries of the commune, including the villages of Lintgen, Gosseldange, and Prettingen. This allocation follows the ITU-T E.164 standard, ensuring unambiguous international dialing.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Luxembourg, the national significant number (NSN) for Lintgen numbers is 8 digits long, beginning with the prefix 47. To place a domestic call, dial the full NSN: 47 XX XX XX. No trunk prefix (such as '0') is used in Luxembourg; the number is dialed as-is.
For international callers, the country calling code +352 must be included. The complete international format is +352 47 XX XX XX. When dialing from abroad, replace the leading '+' with your country's international access code (e.g., '00' from most European countries, '011' from the United States). For example, a caller from Germany would dial 00 352 47 XX XX XX.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Luxembourg employs a closed numbering plan with no trunk digit. Geographic codes are assigned by the Institut Luxembourgeois de Régulation (ILR). The 47 prefix is dedicated exclusively to fixed-line services in the Lintgen area. As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes or 10-digit dialing requirements; the 8-digit NSN remains consistent for all geographic numbers. Subscribers in Lintgen can keep their numbers when moving within the same geographic area, but number portability allows retention across different regions and service types.
Service and Usage Notes
Numbers under the 47 prefix are primarily used for residential and business fixed lines, including PSTN and VoIP services. Callers should be aware that while VoIP is location-independent, the geographic prefix still indicates the original assignment area. Emergency services (112) and other short codes remain accessible regardless of the prefix. For businesses, using a local Lintgen number can establish a physical presence in the region, which is valuable for local customer trust.