Area Code 142 – Mjölby-Skänninge-Boxholm
The phone area code for Mjölby-Skänninge-Boxholm is 142 (international format +46142). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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📍 Geographic Location of Mjölby-Skänninge-Boxholm
Overview of Area Code 142 (Sweden)
Area code 142 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Swedish national numbering plan, assigned to the region encompassing Mjölby, Skänninge, and Boxholm in Östergötland County. This area is part of the historic province of Östergötland, located in southern Sweden. The code serves a mix of urban and rural communities, with Mjölby being the largest municipality, followed by the smaller towns of Skänninge and Boxholm.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 142 area code covers the municipalities of Mjölby, Skänninge, and Boxholm, all situated within Östergötland County. Mjölby is an important railway junction and industrial hub, while Skänninge is one of Sweden's oldest towns with a rich medieval history. Boxholm is known for its steel industry and scenic landscapes. The region is served by several local exchanges, and the code is administered under the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) regulations.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Sweden, the area code is dialed with a leading 0 when calling from outside the geographic area. The national format is 0 142 - XX XX XX for landline numbers, which typically have 6 to 7 digits after the area code. For example, a local number might be 0142 - 123 45.
For international callers, the Swedish country code +46 is used, and the leading zero is dropped. The international format becomes +46 142 - XX XX XX. For instance, to call a number in Mjölby from abroad, you would dial +46 142 123 45.
When dialing within the same area code, the area code may be omitted, but it is always safe to include it. Overlay considerations are not currently in effect for this code, meaning that the 142 area code is the sole geographic code for the region.
Numbering Plan and Technical Details
Sweden's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic area codes like 142 are used for fixed-line services, and numbers are allocated to operators providing PSTN and VoIP services. The maximum number length for Swedish numbers is 9 digits after the country code, including the area code. For the 142 area, the subscriber number length is typically 5 to 7 digits, depending on the local exchange capacity.
Callers from outside Sweden should replace the trunk prefix 0 with the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 46 and the area code without the leading zero. For example, from the UK, you would dial 00 46 142 123 45.
It is important to note that while geographic codes are traditionally associated with fixed lines, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, including mobile or VoIP services, though the geographic association remains for routing purposes.