Area Code 2462 – Mandalay
The phone area code for Mandalay is 2462 (international format +952462). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Mandalay
Geographic Overview
The +95 2462 country and area code combination corresponds to a geographic numbering plan area within the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (formerly Burma). Specifically, the National Destination Code (NDC) 2462 is allocated to the Mandalay region, which encompasses the second-largest city in Myanmar and its surrounding administrative districts. Mandalay serves as a major economic, cultural, and religious hub in central Myanmar, with the numbering area covering the urban core and adjacent townships.
Dialing Formats
For international callers, the full E.164 number format is +95 2462 XXX XXX, where the leading '+' denotes the international access prefix, 95 is the country calling code for Myanmar, and 2462 is the NDC. The subscriber number length within this NDC is typically six digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of ten digits (including the leading '0' used domestically). When dialing from within Myanmar, callers must use the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, resulting in the format 0 2462 XXX XXX. For example, a local landline number in Mandalay might be dialed as 02 462 XXX XXX from other parts of Myanmar, while international callers would dial +95 2462 XXX XXX.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the Mandalay area may be able to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing plan. However, for calls from other regions of Myanmar, the full national format with the trunk prefix is mandatory. Foreign callers should always use the international format, omitting the leading '0' of the trunk prefix. It is important to note that Myanmar has implemented mobile number portability, but fixed-line numbers are generally tied to the geographic location.
Administrative and Regulatory Notes
The numbering plan is administered by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) and the Posts and Telecommunications Department (PTD). As of recent years, Myanmar has been transitioning to an all-IP network, but traditional PSTN services still operate in many areas. The Mandalay region has seen growth in fiber-optic broadband and VoIP services, but the 2462 prefix remains associated with fixed-line services. Overlay codes have not been introduced for this area, so the 2462 NDC is unique to Mandalay.