Area Code 248 – Rättvik
The phone area code for Rättvik is 248 (international format +46248). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 248
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📍 Geographic Location of Rättvik
Geographic Overview
The Swedish area code 248 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the locality of Rättvik, situated in the Dalarna County of central Sweden. This region is part of the traditional province of Dalarna, known for its scenic landscapes and cultural heritage. The code covers Rättvik municipality and its immediate surroundings, including smaller communities and rural areas within the municipality's administrative boundaries.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Sweden, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. Thus, a local call to a Rättvik number is placed as 0248-XXXXXX, where the subscriber number typically consists of 5 to 7 digits. When dialing from abroad, the international prefix of the originating country is followed by Sweden's country code +46, then the area code without the leading zero, and finally the subscriber number. For example, a call from the United States to a Rättvik number would be formatted as 011 46 248 XXXXXX, or more commonly as +46 248 XXXXXX when using a mobile phone.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Rättvik can often dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the specific telephone exchange configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always include the area code. Callers from other parts of Sweden must dial 0248 followed by the subscriber number. International callers should be aware that the leading zero is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Numbering and Overlays
Sweden's numbering plan is regulated by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). The 248 area code is part of the closed numbering plan, meaning that all national numbers have a fixed length of 8 to 9 digits, including the leading zero for geographic codes. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for Rättvik; the 248 code remains dedicated to this geographic region. Subscriber numbers within this code are allocated to fixed-line services, and with the advent of number portability, some numbers may be routed to VoIP or mobile networks, but the geographic significance remains for administrative and emergency services.
Practical Examples
- Local call within Rättvik: 0248-12345
- National call from Stockholm: 0248-12345
- International call from the UK: 00 46 248 12345 or +46 248 12345