Area Code 95 – Wiltz

Geographic Overview

The +352 95 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Wiltz area in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Wiltz is a commune and town in northwestern Luxembourg, serving as the capital of the canton of Wiltz within the Diekirch District. The region is known for its scenic Ardennes landscape, the Wiltz Castle, and its role as a regional administrative and economic hub. The code covers the town of Wiltz itself and several surrounding localities, including Niederwiltz, Oberwiltz, and nearby villages such as Erpeldange and Eschweiler.

Dialing Formats

When calling a Wiltz number from within Luxembourg, subscribers typically dial the national significant number (NSN) which includes the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, a local Wiltz number might be formatted as 95 12 34 56 (without the leading +352). The NDC '95' is an integral part of the national dialing sequence. From abroad, callers must use the international prefix (00 or +) followed by the country code 352 and then the NSN, omitting any trunk prefix. Thus, an international call to the same number would be dialed as +352 95 12 34 56.

Number Structure and Allocation

Luxembourg employs a closed numbering plan, meaning that all subscriber numbers, including those under the 95 NDC, have a fixed length of nine digits when dialed internationally (including the country code but excluding the international access code). The national significant number for geographic codes in Luxembourg is typically nine digits long when including the NDC, but the subscriber number portion can vary. For the 95 prefix, subscriber numbers are usually six digits long, making the complete NSN eight digits (e.g., 95 12 34 56). However, some numbers may have fewer digits, especially for older allocations.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Luxembourg, simply dial the eight-digit NSN. For international callers, always use the full international format: +352 95 XX XX XX. There are no separate trunk codes or area code changes for mobile or VoIP calls; all calls to geographic numbers are routed via the PSTN. If you are calling from a mobile phone within Luxembourg, you can dial the NSN directly. For callers from outside Luxembourg, ensure you replace the leading '00' with the '+' sign when using a mobile device to indicate the international access code.

Overlay and Regulatory Notes

Luxembourg has not implemented overlay codes for geographic areas; each region retains its unique NDC. The 95 code is exclusively for fixed-line services in the Wiltz area. Number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, but geographic numbers are generally tied to the location of the line. The Institut Luxembourgeois de Régulation (ILR) oversees numbering assignments and ensures compliance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.