Area Code 54 – Bardejov
The phone area code for Bardejov is 54 (international format +42154). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 54
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📍 Geographic Location of Bardejov
Geographic Context and Coverage
The +421 54 country/area code combination is the international dialing prefix for the Bardejov geographic numbering area in the Slovak Republic. This National Destination Code (NDC) is allocated to the Prešov Region of northeastern Slovakia, specifically serving the district of Bardejov and its surrounding municipalities. The principal city, Bardejov, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved medieval town center and Jewish quarter. The code also covers smaller towns and villages within the Bardejov District, including Zborov, Giraltovce (partially), and Raslavice, providing PSTN and fixed-line services to residential and business subscribers.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
When dialing a Bardejov fixed-line number from within Slovakia, subscribers must use the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '54' and the subscriber's seven-digit local number. For example, a local Bardejov number might be dialed as 054 123 4567 from other parts of the country. However, when calling from abroad, the international access prefix of the originating country is used, followed by Slovakia's country code '+421', the area code '54' (without the leading '0'), and the seven-digit subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +421 54 123 4567 from an international line. It is crucial to omit the leading '0' of the trunk prefix when dialing internationally.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Slovakia employs a closed numbering plan for fixed-line services, with all geographic numbers having a uniform length of nine digits after the country code, including the NDC. The '54' code is a geographic NDC, meaning that the tariff for calls to these numbers is typically based on the distance and the caller's location, although many operators now offer flat-rate calling packages. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for the Bardejov area, so the '54' code remains exclusively associated with this region. Subscribers cannot port their geographic numbers to other geographic areas without changing the NDC, but they may port to VoIP or mobile networks under number portability rules, which can sometimes lead to the number being served by a non-geographic network.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Bardejov, dialing the subscriber number directly (seven digits) may work in some exchanges, but the recommended national format is to always include the trunk prefix and area code to ensure proper routing. Foreign callers should note that Slovak numbers are answered in Slovak or sometimes English, and that the time zone is Central European Time (CET/CEST). When calling from a mobile phone, the plus sign (+) can be used instead of the international access code, followed by 421 and the rest of the number. Always verify the subscriber number length, as some older numbers may have fewer digits, but current allocations are seven digits after the area code.