Area Code 62 – Huánuco

Overview of Peru Area Code 62

Area code 62 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Huánuco Region in central Peru. It covers the city of Huánuco, the regional capital, and the surrounding provinces, including Ambo, Dos de Mayo, Huacaybamba, Huamalíes, Leoncio Prado, Marañón, Pachitea, Puerto Inca, Lauricocha, and Yarowilca. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the region, as well as for some VoIP and fixed wireless services that are allocated geographic numbers.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Huánuco from within Peru, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 62, and then the subscriber number, which is typically 6 digits long. The complete national format is: 0 62 XXX XXX.

For international callers, the format is: +51 62 XXX XXX, where +51 is Peru's country calling code. The leading 0 is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Examples of dialing a Huánuco number:

• Local call (within Huánuco): 62 512345 (if local dialing is allowed) or 0 62 512345.
• National call (from Lima or elsewhere in Peru): 0 62 512345.
• International call (from the USA or any other country): +51 62 512345.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The Huánuco region is located in the central highlands of Peru, bordered by the Andes and the Amazon rainforest. The area code 62 serves both urban and rural communities, with Huánuco city being the primary economic and administrative hub. The region is known for agriculture, mining, and tourism, particularly the archaeological site of Kotosh and the Tingo María National Park.

As a geographic code, numbers are tied to a physical location, which is important for emergency services and law enforcement. However, with the rise of VoIP and number portability, some numbers may be used outside the traditional geographic area, but the NDC remains associated with the Huánuco region for routing and regulatory purposes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Huánuco, it is common to dial only the 6-digit subscriber number for local calls, but to ensure compatibility with all networks, it is recommended to dial the full national format 0 62 XXX XXX. For callers from other regions in Peru, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. For international callers, use the plus sign (+) or the international access prefix of your country, followed by 51, then 62, and the subscriber number. Remember to omit the leading 0 when calling from abroad.

If you are traveling to Huánuco and need to call a local number, you can use a local SIM card or a public payphone. For calls to other countries, you will need to dial the international prefix (00 in Peru) followed by the country code and the destination number.