Area Code 239 – Coimbra
The phone area code for Coimbra is 239 (international format +351239). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 239
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📍 Geographic Location of Coimbra
Geographic Overview and Jurisdiction
The +351 239 prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the district of Coimbra, in the Centro region of Portugal. This geographic area code covers the city of Coimbra and its surrounding municipalities, including Figueira da Foz, Montemor-o-Velho, Soure, Condeixa-a-Nova, Lousã, Miranda do Corvo, Penacova, and other localities within the district. The code is administered by ANACOM, Portugal's national regulatory authority for communications, and is allocated exclusively to fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services with a physical presence in the region.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For domestic callers within Portugal, the number is dialed as 239 XXX XXX (9 digits total, including the leading '2' which is part of the NDC). For international callers, the format is +351 239 XXX XXX or 00351 239 XXX XXX when using the international prefix. The prefix is mandatory for all calls to Coimbra, even from other regions of Portugal, as per the national numbering plan. There are no overlay codes in this area; the 239 prefix is unique to the Coimbra district.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Coimbra can dial the 9-digit number directly without any trunk prefix. Domestic callers from other Portuguese districts must dial the full 9-digit number, including the 239 NDC. International callers should replace the leading '0' (if present in local listings) with the country code +351. For example, a number listed as 239 456 789 should be dialed as +351 239 456 789 from abroad. It is important to note that mobile numbers in Portugal begin with '9' and are not affected by this geographic code.
Technical and Regulatory Notes
As a geographic code, 239 is used for fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and VoIP services that are tied to a physical address. Number portability allows subscribers to retain their 239 number when moving within the same exchange area, but the code does not follow the user if they relocate outside the Coimbra district. The code is not used for mobile services, toll-free numbers, or premium-rate services, which have their own dedicated ranges.