Area Code 256 – Amarapura
The phone area code for Amarapura is 256 (international format +95256). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Amarapura
Geographic Overview
The +95 256 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Amarapura region in Myanmar (Burma). Amarapura is a historic city located in the Mandalay Region, just 11 kilometers south of Mandalay city center. It is known for its ancient bridges, monasteries, and traditional silk-weaving industries. The area code 256 covers the administrative jurisdiction of Amarapura Township, including its urban wards and surrounding rural villages. While Amarapura is not a major metropolitan hub, it is an integral part of the greater Mandalay urban agglomeration, and its numbering plan is managed by the country's telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Amarapura from within Myanmar, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '256', and then the local subscriber number. The local numbers in Amarapura typically consist of 6 to 7 digits, making the complete domestic format: 0 256 XXX XXX or 0 256 XXXX XXX. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 256 123456.
For international callers, the format is: +95 256 XXX XXX (or +95 256 XXXX XXX). The leading '0' is omitted, and the plus sign represents the international access code. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial 011 95 256 123456, while a caller from the United Kingdom would dial 00 95 256 123456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, the 256 area code does not have an overlay code. However, the Mandalay Region has seen significant growth in telecommunications, and the regulator has implemented number conservation measures. Subscribers in Amarapura may have 6 or 7-digit local numbers depending on the exchange capacity and the date of number assignment. It is essential to verify the exact local number length with the called party or a local directory.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Amarapura or the Mandalay Region, if you are dialing a number within the same area code, you may need to include the area code even for local calls, depending on the specific exchange requirements. In many parts of Myanmar, 10-digit dialing (including the trunk prefix) is now mandatory for all fixed-line calls. For callers outside Myanmar, always use the international format with the +95 country code and omit the trunk prefix '0'. Ensure that you have the correct international dialing prefix for your country before dialing.