Area Code 1482 – Altai city, Govi-Altai

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 1482 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Altai, the administrative center of the Govi-Altai Province (aimag) in western Mongolia. This code is part of the Mongolian national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain and proximity to the Altai Mountains, serving as a hub for local government, trade, and services for the surrounding soums (districts).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Mongolia, the national dialing format for a fixed-line subscriber in Altai is 0 1482 XXX XX, where the leading 0 is the national trunk prefix, 1482 is the area code, and the subscriber number typically consists of six digits. For example, a local number might be dialed as 01482 123 456.

International callers must replace the trunk prefix with Mongolia's country calling code, +976, and omit the leading zero. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +976 1482 123 456. When calling from abroad, it is essential to use the full international format to ensure proper routing through the PSTN.

Geographic Significance and Numbering

As a geographic code, 1482 is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line infrastructure. Subscribers are typically connected via copper or fiber networks operated by national carriers such as Mongolia Telecom. The code is not portable to other regions, meaning that if a subscriber moves outside the Altai area, they must obtain a new local number. This is a standard characteristic of geographic numbering in Mongolia.

For businesses and residents, using the correct area code is crucial for call completion. Misdialing the area code can result in calls being routed to a different province or failing entirely. It is also important to note that while mobile numbers in Mongolia are non-geographic and begin with 8 or 9, fixed-line numbers like those under 1482 remain geographically assigned.

Practical Examples

To illustrate, consider a local business in Altai with the number 01482 765 432. A caller from Ulaanbaatar would dial 01482 765 432, while a caller from the United States would dial 011 976 1482 765 432 (using the US international exit code). For callers from Europe, the exit code varies (e.g., 00), so they would dial 00 976 1482 765 432.

Understanding these formats ensures seamless connectivity with Altai's fixed-line subscribers, whether for personal or professional purposes.