Area Code 32 – Buskerud
The phone area code for Buskerud is 32 (international format +4732). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 32
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📍 Geographic Location of Buskerud
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Norwegian country code +47, assigned under ITU-T E.164, is used for all telephony services in Norway. The area code 32 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) allocated to the traditional county of Buskerud, located in the southeastern part of the country. This region includes the administrative center Drammen, as well as major municipalities such as Kongsberg, Hønefoss, and Ringerike. The code covers a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas, serving both residential and business subscribers.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
Within Norway, calls to a Buskerud landline require dialing the full national number: the area code 32 followed by the subscriber's 6-digit local number. For example, a local call to a subscriber in Drammen would be dialed as 32 12 34 56. When calling from abroad, the international format is used: +47 32 12 34 56 (or 0047 32 12 34 56 from many countries). Note that the leading '0' is not used in Norwegian numbering; the country code +47 is directly followed by the NDC and subscriber number.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Norway employs a closed numbering plan, meaning that all national numbers have a fixed length of 8 digits, including the area code. The 32 prefix is part of the geographic numbering range, and there are no overlay codes in this region; the code is exclusively used for fixed-line services. However, due to number portability, a subscriber may retain their 32 number even if they move to a different geographic area or switch to a VoIP provider, which can occasionally lead to non-geographic usage of the code.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) administers numbering resources. Geographic codes are allocated to specific service providers, but end users can choose any operator offering fixed-line services in the area. Calls to 32 numbers are typically charged as local or national calls, depending on the caller's own tariff plan. Emergency services are reached via 110 (fire), 112 (police), and 113 (medical), independent of the area code.
Practical Examples for Callers
- Local caller in Buskerud dialing another local number: 32 98 76 54
- Caller from Oslo (within Norway) to Buskerud: 32 98 76 54 (no trunk prefix needed)
- International caller from the United States: 011 47 32 98 76 54
- International caller from the United Kingdom: 00 47 32 98 76 54