Area Code 176 – Norrtälje
The phone area code for Norrtälje is 176 (international format +46176). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 176
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📍 Geographic Location of Norrtälje
Overview of Area Code 176
Area code 176 is a geographic destination code within the Swedish national numbering plan, allocated to the municipality of Norrtälje in Stockholm County. It serves the town of Norrtälje and its surrounding localities, including Kapellskär, Gräddö, and the Roslagen archipelago. The code is administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) and is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Norrtälje is situated approximately 70 kilometers northeast of central Stockholm, along the Baltic Sea coast. The area code covers the entire Norrtälje Municipality, which is the largest municipality by area in Stockholm County. The region is known for its coastal scenery, summer tourism, and maritime activities. The code 176 is one of several geographic codes in Sweden that are assigned based on population density and historical telecommunication boundaries.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within the Norrtälje area, subscribers can dial the seven-digit local number directly without the area code. However, for calls from other parts of Sweden, the trunk prefix 0 must be used, followed by the area code and the local number: 0 176 XXX XXX. For international callers, the country code for Sweden is +46, and the leading zero is dropped. Thus, the international format is +46 176 XXX XXX. For example, a local number such as 123 45 67 would be dialed as 0176 123 45 67 domestically and +46 176 123 45 67 from abroad.
Number Structure and Overlays
Swedish geographic numbers typically consist of 7 to 8 digits after the area code. In the 176 area, local numbers are seven digits long, giving a total of 10 digits when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). There are no overlay codes currently in effect for Norrtälje; the area code 176 is unique to this region. However, due to number portability, a subscriber may retain their 176 number even if they move to a different geographic area, but the number remains associated with the original tariff zone for billing purposes.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Norrtälje, simply dial the seven-digit number. For callers from other parts of Sweden, dial 0176 followed by the local number. For international callers, dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Sweden's country code 46, then 176 and the local number, omitting the leading zero. It is important to note that calls to Swedish geographic numbers are typically charged at standard national rates, which may vary depending on the caller's operator and subscription plan.