Area Code 254 – Hunedoara
The phone area code for Hunedoara is 254 (international format +40254). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 254
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📍 Geographic Location of Hunedoara
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +40 254 country-code prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Hunedoara County area in Romania. It covers the administrative territory of Hunedoara County, located in the Transylvania region. The primary city served is Deva, the county seat, along with other major urban centers such as Hunedoara, Petroșani, Vulcan, Lupeni, and Orăștie. The numbering area also includes smaller towns and rural localities within the county's boundaries.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in the Hunedoara area from within Romania, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '254' and the subscriber's six-digit local number. For example, a local number in Deva might be dialed as 0254 123 456. From outside Romania, callers must dial the international access code (typically '00' or '+'), followed by Romania's country code '40', then the area code without the leading '0', and the six-digit local number. The same number would be dialed internationally as +40 254 123 456.
Local vs. International Caller Instructions
Local callers within the Hunedoara area can often dial just the six-digit subscriber number for calls within the same geographic area, depending on the specific local network configuration. However, for calls from other regions of Romania, the full national format (0254 xxx xxx) is required. International callers must always use the full international format (+40 254 xxx xxx) and should note that the leading '0' of the national prefix is omitted.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Hunedoara area; the 254 code is exclusively assigned to this geographic region. Numbering resources are managed by the Romanian National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM). As with all geographic codes in Romania, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 254 numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, provided they remain within the same geographic area.
For businesses and residents, using the correct dialing format is essential to ensure successful call routing. The 254 code is part of Romania's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations, ensuring global interoperability.