Area Code 1685 – Bayintnaung
The phone area code for Bayintnaung is 1685 (international format +951685). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Bayintnaung
Overview of Area Code 1685 (Bayintnaung)
Area code 1685 is a geographic destination code within the Myanmar national numbering plan, assigned to the Bayintnaung exchange area. Bayintnaung is a major commercial and transportation hub located in the western part of Yangon (Rangoon), the country's largest city and former capital. The area is named after King Bayinnaung, a prominent 16th-century monarch, and is known for its bustling markets, bus terminals, and wholesale districts.
In the Myanmar telecommunications network, geographic area codes are used to route calls to specific regions. The code 1685 is part of the Yangon metropolitan numbering plan, which uses a set of two- to four-digit codes to address different districts and exchanges within the city and its environs. The Bayintnaung exchange serves both residential and business customers, including local shops, logistics companies, and administrative offices.
Dialing Formats
To call a landline number in Bayintnaung, the subscriber number typically consists of 6 to 7 digits after the area code. The complete national (trunk) format is:
- 0 1685 XXX XXX (when dialing from within Myanmar)
From outside Myanmar, callers must use the international format:
- +95 1685 XXX XXX (replace the leading zero with the country code +95)
For example, a local number might be +95 1685 123456 or 0 1685 123456 when dialed domestically.
Important Dialing Notes
- Domestic calls: Always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from any other part of Myanmar.
- International calls: Omit the trunk prefix and use Myanmar's country code +95.
- Overlay considerations: As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, Yangon has implemented an overlay numbering plan, meaning that multiple area codes may serve the same geographic area. However, the 1685 code remains specifically assigned to the Bayintnaung exchange. Callers should always dial the full area code and subscriber number to ensure proper routing.
Who Uses This Code?
The Bayintnaung exchange primarily serves fixed-line (PSTN) subscribers, including government offices, local enterprises, and residential customers. Due to the area's commercial nature, many businesses rely on these lines for daily operations. While mobile phone usage is widespread in Myanmar, fixed-line services remain important for offices and internet connectivity (DSL/fiber).
For international callers, it is essential to use the correct country code and area code to avoid misrouting. Always confirm the subscriber number length with your contact, as numbers may vary.