Area Code 52 – Rogaland
The phone area code for Rogaland is 52 (international format +4752). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 52
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📍 Geographic Location of Rogaland
Geographic Scope and Administration
The Norwegian country code +47, assigned under ITU-T E.164, is used for all telephony services in Norway, including the geographic area code 52. This code is a National Destination Code (NDC) that routes calls to the southwestern county of Rogaland. Rogaland is an administrative region known for its coastal landscape and includes the cities of Stavanger, Sandnes, Haugesund, and Egersund. The code 52 covers the entire county, serving both urban and rural communities. Stavanger, the county capital, is a major economic hub, often referred to as the oil and gas capital of Norway.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
Within Norway, calls to a subscriber in the 52 area require dialing the eight-digit local number directly, as the area code is not used for domestic calls. For example, a local call to a number in Stavanger would be dialed as 51 23 45 67 (where the leading '5' is part of the local number). However, when calling from outside Norway, the international format is required: +47 52 12 34 56 or 0047 52 12 34 56. The leading '0' is never used in international dialing. For callers from other countries, the plus sign (+) indicates the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).
Numbering Plan and Overlays
Norwegian geographic numbers are eight digits long, and the area code 52 is part of the national numbering plan. Currently, there is no overlay code for Rogaland; the 52 code is the sole geographic code for the region. However, due to number exhaustion, the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) may introduce additional codes in the future. Subscribers in Rogaland can also be reached via mobile numbers (starting with 4 or 9) and VoIP numbers, which are non-geographic and not tied to the 52 prefix.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Rogaland, simply dial the eight-digit number. For callers elsewhere in Norway, dial the eight-digit number as well, as domestic calls do not require an area code. For international callers, always use the full international format: +47 52 xxx xxx. Remember that Norwegian numbers do not have a trunk prefix '0' when dialed internationally. Additionally, be aware that calls to Norwegian numbers may be subject to international tariffs depending on your carrier.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 52 code is allocated to fixed-line services, but number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, including to VoIP services. This means that a number with the 52 prefix might not always be a traditional landline; it could be routed over IP networks. However, the geographic significance remains for emergency services and caller location identification.