Area Code 223 – Fagersta-Norberg
The phone area code for Fagersta-Norberg is 223 (international format +46223). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 223
Select a central office code to view local carrier data and detailed information
📍 Geographic Location of Fagersta-Norberg
Geographic Overview
The Swedish area code 223 is a geographic destination code assigned to the Fagersta–Norberg region, located in the western part of Västmanland County in central Sweden. This numbering area encompasses the municipalities of Fagersta and Norberg, as well as smaller localities such as Ängelsberg and Karbenning. The region is known for its industrial heritage, with Fagersta being a historical steel-producing town. The code 223 is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) under the ITU-T E.164 standard.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in this region from within Sweden, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. For example, a local number in Fagersta might be dialed as 0223-XXXXX from a Swedish mobile or fixed line. Internationally, callers should dial the Swedish country code +46, omit the leading trunk zero, and then dial the area code and subscriber number: +46 223 XXXXX. The total length of a complete international number is typically 8 to 9 digits after the country code, depending on the subscriber number length.
Geographic Coverage and Local Significance
The 223 area code serves a sparsely populated but historically significant region. Fagersta, the largest town, is situated along the Strömsholm Canal and has a population of around 13,000. Norberg, a smaller municipality, is known for its mining history and cultural events. The area code is strictly geographic, meaning that the number is tied to a physical exchange and the subscriber's location. However, with the advent of number portability, it is possible for a subscriber to retain a 223 number even if they move outside the region, though this is less common for fixed lines.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Sweden should always use the 0 trunk prefix when dialing a 223 number from a different area code or from a mobile phone. For example, to call Fagersta from Stockholm, dial 0223-XXXXX.
- International callers should replace the leading zero with the +46 country code. For instance, to call a Fagersta number from abroad, dial +46 223 XXXXX.
- Emergency and directory services are accessed via short codes (112 for emergency) and are not affected by the area code.
No overlay codes have been introduced for the 223 area, so ten-digit dialing (including the trunk prefix) is not required within the region. The subscriber number length varies, but it is typically 5 to 7 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 8 to 10 digits.