Area Code 2462 – Uliastal city, Zavkhan
The phone area code for Uliastal city, Zavkhan is 2462 (international format +9762462). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Uliastal city, Zavkhan
Geographic Overview
The area code 2462 is a geographic destination code assigned to the city of Uliastal in the Zavkhan Province of Mongolia. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, specifically allocated for fixed-line telephone services in this region. Uliastal serves as the administrative center of Zavkhan Province, and the 2462 code covers the city and its immediate surrounding areas.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Mongolia, the national dialing format requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to call a local number 12345 in Uliastal, you would dial: 0 2462 12345. For international callers, the country code for Mongolia is +976, so the same number would be dialed as +976 2462 12345 (omitting the leading trunk prefix 0).
Number Structure
Mongolian fixed-line numbers, including those under the 2462 code, typically consist of a total of 8 digits when including the area code. The subscriber number length can vary, but the full national significant number (NSN) is usually 8 digits. It is important to note that the area code 2462 is not an overlay; it is the sole geographic code for Uliastal and its environs.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Uliastal can often dial just the subscriber number without the area code, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, for calls from other parts of Mongolia, the trunk prefix 0 and the area code 2462 must be included. International callers should always use the +976 country code and drop the leading 0 of the trunk prefix.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The allocation and management of geographic area codes in Mongolia are overseen by the Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia. These codes are used exclusively for fixed-line PSTN services, and they are not portable to mobile networks. Mobile numbers in Mongolia use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 8xxx, 9xxx). For VoIP or other non-geographic services, different codes are assigned.