Area Code 9736 – Lleida
The phone area code for Lleida is 9736 (international format +349736). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 9736
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📍 Geographic Location of Lleida
Geographic Scope and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +34 9736 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Lleida, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, northeastern Spain. Specifically, this numbering block serves the comarca (county) of Pallars Jussà and its surrounding rural areas, including the administrative capital Tremp. The code covers a sparsely populated but historically significant territory that includes the Pyrenean foothills and the Noguera Pallaresa river valley. Municipalities within this prefix include Tremp, Pobla de Segur, Isona i Conca Dellà, and smaller villages such as Senterada and Salàs de Pallars.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Spain, the complete nine-digit number (9736XXXXX) must be dialed, including the leading '9' of the NDC. For international callers, the format is +34 9736XXXXX, omitting the trunk prefix '0' that is used domestically. When calling from a mobile phone within Spain, the same nine-digit number is used without any additional prefix. It is important to note that Spanish geographic numbers are not subject to overlay codes; the 9736 prefix is the sole code for this area, and no additional area codes have been introduced.
Numbering and Routing Details
Numbers under the 9736 prefix consist of nine digits in total, including the NDC. The prefix is part of the national numbering plan managed by the Comisión del Mercado de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC). Calls to 9736 numbers are routed over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and are also accessible via VoIP services that support E.164 numbering. As with all Spanish geographic codes, the subscriber number length is variable, but the total length remains fixed at nine digits. The prefix is not portable to mobile networks, but fixed-line number portability is available among fixed operators within the same geographic area.
Practical Information for Callers
For domestic callers outside the 9736 area, the call is charged as a national fixed-line call. For international callers, rates vary depending on the operator and the destination country. Emergency services can be reached by dialing 112, which is free from any phone. When contacting local businesses or residents, it is advisable to include the full nine-digit number to avoid misrouting. The area is served by modern fiber-optic and ADSL infrastructure, ensuring reliable voice and data services.