Area Code 1551 – Bahan

Geographic Overview

The area code 1551 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Bahan Township, an urban district located in the south-central part of Yangon, the former capital and largest city of Myanmar (Burma). Bahan is a prominent commercial and residential area, home to significant landmarks such as the Shwedagon Pagoda, the National Museum, and numerous embassies. The township is served by fixed-line PSTN infrastructure operated primarily by Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT), the incumbent state-owned operator.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Myanmar, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. The local subscriber number typically consists of 6 to 7 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of 8 to 9 digits (excluding the trunk prefix). The format is:

• National dialing (within Myanmar): 0 1551 XXX XXX
• International dialing (from abroad): +95 1551 XXX XXX

For example, a local number in Bahan might be dialed as 01 551 234 567 from within Myanmar, or as +95 1 551 234 567 from overseas. Note that the leading '0' is omitted when dialing internationally.

Caller Instructions

Local callers (within Myanmar): Dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '1551' and the subscriber number. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you may need to include the '0' as well, depending on your operator's dialing plan.

International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then Myanmar's country code +95, followed by the area code 1551 (without the leading '0') and the subscriber number. For example, from the United States, you would dial: 011 95 1551 XXX XXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Yangon and its surrounding areas have experienced numbering changes over the years to accommodate growing demand. The 1551 code is part of the Yangon metropolitan numbering plan, which uses a mix of 1- and 2-digit area codes. As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for Bahan; the 1551 code remains dedicated to this geographic area. However, due to the proliferation of mobile services, fixed-line penetration in Bahan is relatively low compared to mobile, and many residents and businesses rely on mobile numbers that start with 09X (e.g., 09 25X XXX XXX).

For accurate dialing, always verify the current subscriber number length with your local directory or the service provider, as number lengths can vary.