Area Code 1462 – Uliastal city, Zavkhan

Geographic Overview

The area code 1462 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Uliastai, the administrative center of Zavkhan Province in western Mongolia. Uliastai serves as a key regional hub for commerce and government services, and this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) subscribers within the city and its immediate surroundings.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Uliastai, the complete international format is +976 1462 XXX XX, where +976 is Mongolia's country calling code, 1462 is the area code, and the subscriber number typically consists of 5 to 6 digits. Within Mongolia, callers must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code, resulting in 0 1462 XXX XX. For example, a local number such as 34 567 would be dialed as +976 1462 34567 from abroad or 01462 34567 from within Mongolia.

Caller Instructions

• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 976, then 1462, followed by the local subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix.
• Domestic callers outside Zavkhan: Dial 0, then 1462, then the local number.
• Local callers within Uliastai: In many cases, only the subscriber number is required, but always confirm with your service provider as some areas require the full national format.

Technical Considerations

As a geographic code, 1462 is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of Uliastai. Call routing is based on the physical location of the line. While number portability exists in Mongolia, fixed-line numbers are generally less portable than mobile numbers. VoIP services may be able to obtain numbers with this area code, but the service is still associated with the geographic region for emergency services and regulatory purposes. The Mongolian Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) oversees the allocation and management of these codes, ensuring compliance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

For businesses, having a local Uliastai number can enhance trust with regional customers. For travelers or remote workers, using a VoIP provider with a 1462 number allows a local presence without a physical office. However, be mindful that international call rates to Mongolia vary, and some VoIP providers may charge higher rates for calls to geographic numbers compared to mobile numbers.