Area Code 76 – Wormeldange

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +352 76 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Wormeldange area in the eastern part of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Wormeldange is a commune and village situated in the canton of Grevenmacher, along the Moselle River, near the border with Germany. The code serves the administrative jurisdiction of the commune and its surrounding localities, including Ahn, Ehnen, Machtum, and Wormeldange-Haut. These areas are known for their vineyards and wine production, forming part of Luxembourg's Moselle wine region.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Luxembourg, the national dialing format requires dialing the trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. However, when calling from abroad, the international format omits the leading '0'. Therefore, a typical Wormeldange number would be dialed as +352 76 XX XX from outside Luxembourg, while domestic callers would dial 0 76 XX XX. The subscriber number length after the NDC is typically 4 to 5 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 8 to 9 digits.

It is important to note that Luxembourg has a closed numbering plan, meaning that all geographic numbers, including those under the 76 prefix, are part of the national numbering plan and do not require area codes for mobile calls. However, for fixed-line calls, the NDC is mandatory even for local calls within the same area. For example, a call from a landline in Luxembourg City to a Wormeldange number would still require dialing the full national format: 0 76 XX XX.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines and Luxembourg's national numbering plan, there are no overlay codes in the Wormeldange area. The 76 prefix is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services in this geographic region. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, which means that a number with the 76 prefix might be served by a different operator than the original one. This does not affect the geographic significance of the prefix.

Practical Usage and International Calls

For international callers, the country code +352 is used, followed by the NDC without the leading '0'. Thus, a call from the United States to Wormeldange would be dialed as 011 352 76 XX XX. From most European countries, the international access code (00) is used: 00 352 76 XX XX. It is essential to verify the exact subscriber number length, as it can vary. Businesses and residents in the area often list their numbers with the international format to facilitate inbound calls from abroad.

Understanding the correct dialing procedures ensures seamless connectivity to this picturesque wine-growing region, whether for tourism, business, or personal calls.