Area Code 279 – Veracruz
The phone area code for Veracruz is 279 (international format +52279). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 279
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📍 Geographic Location of Veracruz
Geographic Overview
The +52 279 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the state of Veracruz in Mexico. Specifically, it covers the central-southern portion of the state, including the city of Orizaba and its surrounding metropolitan area. Orizaba is a significant industrial and commercial hub, situated in the mountainous region between Mexico City and the Gulf coast. The area code also serves nearby municipalities such as Río Blanco, Ixtaczoquitlán, Nogales, and Ciudad Mendoza, which together form a densely populated corridor.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Mexico, the national long-distance format requires dialing the long-distance prefix '01' followed by the area code and the local 7-digit subscriber number. For example, to call a landline in Orizaba from another part of Mexico, you would dial: 01 279 XXX XXXX.
For international callers, the format is: +52 279 XXX XXXX. The country code for Mexico is +52, and the area code 279 is used without the leading '0' that is used in national dialing.
Local and Administrative Details
All numbers within the 279 area code are 7 digits long, resulting in a complete international number of 11 digits (including the country code). The area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) but operates under Mexico's own numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The regulatory authority, Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT), manages the allocation of these codes.
Geographically, the region is known for its coffee production and textile industries. The area code boundaries align with the administrative districts of the state, and there are no overlay codes currently in effect, meaning that the 279 code is unique for this region.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within the same area code): For calls between different towns within the 279 region, you must still dial the long-distance prefix '01' and the area code, as local 7-digit dialing is not used for intercity calls within the same NDC. For calls within the same city, you may dial only the 7-digit number if your service provider supports local calling.
- National callers (from other area codes in Mexico): Dial 01 279 XXX XXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada), then 52 279 XXX XXXX.
When receiving calls from abroad, the caller ID will display +52 279 XXX XXXX. It is important to note that mobile numbers in Mexico are also 10 digits and may have the same area code, but they are non-geographic and can be ported. However, the 279 code is primarily associated with fixed-line services in the Veracruz region.