Area Code 494 – Jerez de Garcia Salinas, ZAC
The phone area code for Jerez de Garcia Salinas, ZAC is 494 (international format +52494). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 494
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📍 Geographic Location of Jerez de Garcia Salinas, ZAC
Geographic Overview
The +52 494 country calling code and area code combination corresponds to a geographic numbering plan area within the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Specifically, it serves the municipality of Jerez de Garcia Salinas and its surrounding localities. This region is situated in the central-northern part of the country and is known for its agricultural production and cultural heritage. The 494 area code is one of several assigned to the state of Zacatecas, which also includes codes such as 492 (Zacatecas city) and 458 (for other municipalities).
Dialing Formats
For callers within Mexico, the national long-distance dialing format requires the prefix 01 before the area code. Thus, a local number would be dialed as:
- 01 494 XXX XXXX (national long-distance)
For international callers, the format is:
- +52 494 XXX XXXX (from any country)
When dialing locally within the same area code, the national long-distance prefix and area code may be omitted, and only the seven-digit subscriber number is dialed. However, due to the implementation of the National Numbering Plan in Mexico, all local calls within the same area code can be made using the seven-digit number without the 01 prefix. For calls from mobile phones, the same national format applies, and the 01 prefix is not required when dialing from a mobile to a fixed line in a different area code; instead, the caller dials the area code directly.
Numbering and Coverage
The 494 area code covers the municipality of Jerez de Garcia Salinas, including the city of Jerez and nearby communities such as Ermita de Guadalupe, Santa Rita, and others. The subscriber numbers are seven digits long, and the area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) but operates under Mexico's specific dialing procedures. The code is administered by the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT), Mexico's telecommunications regulatory body.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 494 area code, simply dial the seven-digit number. For callers from other parts of Mexico, dial 01 494 followed by the seven-digit number. For international callers, dial +52 494 followed by the seven-digit number. It is important to note that when calling from a mobile phone in Mexico to a fixed line in this area, the 01 prefix is not required; instead, dial 494 followed by the number. This is a result of the mobile long-distance dialing reform implemented in 2019.
As with all geographic numbers in Mexico, the 494 area code is not portable to other regions; it is tied to the geographic location. However, number portability within the same area code is allowed, meaning a subscriber can switch service providers while retaining their number.