Area Code 2352 – Erdenet city, Orkhon

Geographic Overview

The +976 2352 prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) for Erdenet, the capital of Orkhon Province in north-central Mongolia. Erdenet is the second-largest city in Mongolia and a major industrial hub, primarily known for the Erdenet Mining Corporation, one of the largest copper and molybdenum mines in Asia. The city is located approximately 240 kilometers northwest of Ulaanbaatar, the national capital.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Erdenet from within Mongolia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2352 and the local subscriber number. The local numbers in Erdenet typically consist of 6 digits, making the complete domestic dialing sequence 0 2352 XXX XXX. For example, a local number might be 0 2352 45 67 89.

For international callers, the format is +976 2352 XXX XXX (or 011 976 2352 XXX XXX when dialing from the United States or Canada). The leading 0 is omitted when dialing from abroad. It is essential to replace the plus sign with the appropriate international access code (e.g., 00 in most European countries, 011 in North America).

Geographic Allocation and Numbering

According to the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan, the prefix 2352 is a geographic NDC assigned to the Orkhon region. The Mongolian Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) manages the national numbering plan, ensuring that geographic codes are used exclusively for fixed-line services. While mobile numbers in Mongolia start with 8 or 9 and are non-geographic, the 2352 prefix is reserved for fixed-line PSTN services, including traditional copper lines and some fixed wireless or VoIP services that are registered to a physical address in Erdenet.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Erdenet may be able to dial only the 6-digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the local dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always include the area code. Callers from other parts of Mongolia must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. International callers should note that the plus sign (+) is a universal symbol for the international access code; when dialing from a mobile phone, you can often press and hold the 0 key to insert the plus sign.

Overlay and Number Portability

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Erdenet; the 2352 code is the sole geographic code for the city. Number portability is available in Mongolia for both fixed and mobile services, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 2352 number even if they switch service providers, as long as the service remains fixed-line. However, if a subscriber moves outside the Erdenet area, they may be required to change their number to the appropriate local NDC.