Area Code 6323 – Magway

Overview of Area Code 6323

Area code 6323 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Magway Region in central Myanmar (Burma). It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) and the Post and Telecommunication Department (PTD), following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the Magway area, including the city of Magway and its surrounding townships.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 6323 code covers the Magway District, which is the administrative seat of the Magway Region. This region is located in the central dry zone of Myanmar, bordered by Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Ayeyarwady regions. Key towns served by this code include Magway (the regional capital), Yenangyaung, Chauk, and Minbu, though some of these may have their own local codes. The area is known for its agricultural production, particularly sesame, peanuts, and sunflowers, as well as the oil fields near Yenangyaung.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Magway from within Myanmar, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 6323, and then the local subscriber number (which is typically 6 to 7 digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 6323 456789. When calling from abroad, the international access code (e.g., 00 or +) is used, followed by Myanmar's country code 95, the area code without the leading zero (6323), and the subscriber number. Thus, the international format would be +95 6323 456789.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest available information, there are no overlay codes for the Magway area; 6323 remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, the PTD has implemented number expansion plans in some regions. Subscribers in Magway may experience changes in local number lengths during migration periods. It is always advisable to verify the current number length with the local service provider.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Magway, it is common to dial only the local subscriber number for calls within the same exchange, but for calls from other parts of Myanmar, the full trunk prefix and area code must be used. For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading '0' of the area code when dialing from abroad. If you are using a mobile phone or VoIP service, ensure that you have the correct international dialing format to avoid call failures.