Area Code 1681 – Bayintnaung

Overview of Area Code 1681 (Bayintnaung)

Area code 1681 is a geographic destination code within the Myanmar (Burma) national numbering plan, assigned to the Bayintnaung exchange area. Bayintnaung is a major commercial and transport hub located in the western part of Yangon (Rangoon), the country's largest city and former capital. The area is known for its bustling bus terminal, wholesale markets, and mixed residential-commercial zones. As part of the Yangon metropolitan region, 1681 is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and, increasingly, fixed wireless and VoIP-based local access.

Dialing Formats

To call a number in Bayintnaung from within Myanmar, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 1681 and the subscriber's local number. The complete national format is 0 1681 XXX XXX. For example, a local number might be dialed as 01 681 234 567 (note that the leading '0' is the trunk prefix, and the '1' is part of the area code).

When calling from outside Myanmar, you need to use the international access prefix of your country (typically '00' or '+'), followed by Myanmar's country code 95, then the area code 1681 without the leading '0', and finally the subscriber number. The international format is +95 1681 XXX XXX. For instance, a call from the United States would be dialed as 011 95 1681 XXX XXX.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 1681 code falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Yangon Region, specifically the western districts. It serves the Bayintnaung area, which includes neighborhoods such as Hlaing, Insein, and parts of Mayangone. The exchange is operated by the incumbent telecom operator, MPT (Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications), as well as other licensed operators like Ooredoo and Telenor, who provide fixed-line services in the region.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Yangon previously used the area code 1 for the entire city, but with the expansion of services, additional codes like 1681 have been introduced to accommodate growing demand. These codes are not overlays in the traditional sense; rather, they are distinct geographic codes that serve specific zones within the greater Yangon area. When dialing between different zones within Yangon, callers must include the appropriate area code even for local calls. For example, a call from downtown Yangon (area code 1) to Bayintnaung (1681) requires dialing 0 1681 XXX XXX.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Myanmar: Always include the trunk prefix '0' and the area code, even if you are in the same city. For international callers: Drop the leading '0' and use the country code +95. Ensure you have the correct number of digits after the area code, as Myanmar's fixed-line numbers are typically 6 to 7 digits long.