Area Code 2482 – Altai city, Govi-Altai

Geographic Overview

The area code 2482 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 Mongolia's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Altai serves as a regional hub for commerce and government services, and the 2482 code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the city and its immediate surroundings.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Altai from within Mongolia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2482 and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is: 0 2482 XXXX (where XXXX is the 4-digit local number). For example, a local number might be 0 2482 1234.

For international callers, the format changes: you must dial the international access prefix (typically + or 00), followed by Mongolia's country code 976, then the area code 2482 (without the leading trunk prefix '0'), and finally the local subscriber number. The international format is: +976 2482 XXXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +976 2482 1234.

Local and International Call Instructions

• Local callers within Mongolia: Dial the full national number including the trunk prefix: 0 2482 XXXX.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 976, then 2482, then the local number. Do not include the leading '0' of the area code.
• Callers within Altai: In some cases, local calls may be made using only the subscriber number, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid confusion, especially with mobile numbers.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there are no overlay codes for Altai. The area code 2482 is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services in this region. However, Mongolia has implemented mobile number portability (MNP), which allows users to retain their mobile numbers when switching operators. Fixed-line numbers are generally not portable across geographic areas, so a number with the 2482 code will remain associated with Altai even if the subscriber moves, unless the service is re-assigned.

For businesses and residents in Altai, it is essential to display numbers in international format (+976 2482 XXXX) on websites and marketing materials to ensure accessibility for global clients. When dialing from a mobile phone within Mongolia, the same national format (0 2482 XXXX) applies.