Area Code 5851 – Myawaddy
The phone area code for Myawaddy is 5851 (international format +955851). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Myawaddy
Overview of Area Code 5851
Area code 5851 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Myawaddy in Myanmar (Burma). Myawaddy is a border town in Kayin State, located on the Moei River opposite Mae Sot in Thailand. It serves as a major trade and transit point between Myanmar and Thailand. The code 5851 is used for fixed-line (PSTN) telephone services within this area, following the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Myawaddy is the administrative seat of Myawaddy Township in Kayin State. The area code covers the town itself and the surrounding rural areas within the township. Key locations served include the Myawaddy River Port, the Friendship Bridge (Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge No. 1), and the Myawaddy Industrial Zone. The code is managed by the Myanmar Post and Telecommunications Department (MPT) and is allocated to fixed-line operators such as MPT and other licensed local carriers.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within Myanmar, the number format is: 0 5851 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number). For example, a local call to a fixed line in Myawaddy would be dialed as 058 51 234 567 (note: the leading 0 is the trunk prefix). For international callers, the format is: +95 5851 XXX XXX (without the leading 0). For instance, an international caller would dial +95 5851 234 567 to reach a fixed line in Myawaddy.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Myanmar: Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 5851, followed by the subscriber number. Example: 058 51 234 567. For international callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then Myanmar's country code 95, then the area code 5851 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. Example: +95 5851 234 567. Note that mobile numbers in Myanmar are non-geographic and use different prefixes (e.g., 9x), so this code is exclusively for fixed lines.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for Myawaddy; the area code 5851 is unique to this region. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 to 7 digits long. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) for Myanmar is 7 to 10 digits, and for Myawaddy, it is 9 to 10 digits (including the area code). No recent changes have been announced, but users should verify with their service provider for any local dialing updates.