Area Code 1471 – Yangon

Overview of Area Code 1471

Area code 1471 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Yangon region of Myanmar (Republic of the Union of Myanmar), in accordance with the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within Yangon, the country's largest city and former capital. The Yangon metropolitan area is the primary commercial and administrative hub, encompassing districts such as Kyauktada, Botahtaung, Pabedan, and Lanmadaw, as well as surrounding townships.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Myanmar, the trunk prefix 0 is dialed before the area code. Thus, a local call to a Yangon fixed-line number would be placed as:
0 1471 XXX XXX (where the subscriber number is typically 6 to 7 digits). For international callers, the country code +95 is used, and the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted. The international format becomes:
+95 1471 XXX XXX.

For example, a fixed-line number in Yangon might be dialed as +95 1471 234 567 from abroad, or 01471 234 567 from within Myanmar (if calling from another region).

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 1471 code is administered by the Myanmar Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications. It is allocated to the Yangon Region, which includes the capital city of Naypyidaw? No, Naypyidaw is a separate administrative territory with its own codes. Yangon Region covers the city of Yangon and its surrounding areas, including industrial zones and ports. The code is used for both residential and business fixed lines, and it is not portable to other geographic areas.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, Yangon has multiple area codes to accommodate the high demand for fixed-line services. The 1471 code is one of several NDCs assigned to Yangon, alongside others like 1, 2, and 3. There is no overlay in the traditional sense, but the existence of multiple codes means that callers must dial the full NDC even for local calls within Yangon when using different codes. However, for calls within the same code, the area code may be omitted in some local dialing scenarios, but it is recommended to always include it for clarity.

Caller Instructions

Local callers (within Myanmar): Dial 0 + 1471 + the local subscriber number. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you may also need to include the trunk prefix depending on your operator's dialing plan.

International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then 95 (Myanmar's country code), then 1471, and finally the subscriber number. Do not dial the trunk prefix '0'.

For example, a caller from the United States would dial: 011 95 1471 XXX XXX.

Always verify the current dialing procedures with your telecom provider, as routing may vary for VoIP or mobile services.