Area Code 290 – Hofors-Storvik
The phone area code for Hofors-Storvik is 290 (international format +46290). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 290
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📍 Geographic Location of Hofors-Storvik
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Swedish area code 290 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Hofors-Storvik region, located in the historical province of Gästrikland in central Sweden. This numbering area encompasses the municipalities of Hofors and Sandviken (specifically the Storvik locality), both within Gävleborg County. Major localities served include Hofors, Storvik, and surrounding smaller communities. The region is known for its industrial heritage, particularly steel production in Hofors.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
When calling a landline in the Hofors-Storvik area, the national subscriber number consists of the area code 290 followed by a local number of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total subscriber number length of 8 to 10 digits (including the leading '0' when dialed nationally). The complete international format for a number in this region is +46 290 X XX XX (where X represents the local digits).
- National dialing (from within Sweden): Dial 0 (trunk prefix) + 290 + local number. Example: 0 290 123 45.
- International dialing (from outside Sweden): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada) + 46 (Sweden's country code) + 290 + local number, omitting the leading '0'. Example: +46 290 123 45.
Caller Instructions and Overlay Considerations
For local callers within the 290 area, it is possible to dial the local number without the area code in many cases, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile phones. There are no overlay codes in this region; the 290 code is exclusively used for the Hofors-Storvik geographic area. Calls to this code are charged as local or national rates depending on the caller's operator and subscription plan.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
As with all Swedish geographic area codes, the 290 code is regulated by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). Number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. For VoIP users, it is essential to ensure that the service provider supports geographic numbering and that emergency services (112) are correctly routed based on the registered address.