Area Code 293 – Tierp-Söderfors

Overview of Area Code 293 (Tierp-Söderfors)

Area code 293 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Swedish national numbering plan, assigned to the Tierp and Söderfors area in Uppsala County. This region is part of the historical province of Uppland and is served by several exchanges. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-wireless services, and it is not assigned to mobile networks.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 293 area covers the municipality of Tierp and the locality of Söderfors, along with surrounding smaller communities. Tierp is the administrative center, while Söderfors is a smaller industrial locality. The area is situated north of Uppsala and south of Gävle, along the E4 highway and the East Coast Line railway. Key localities served by this code include Tierp, Söderfors, Månkarbo, Karlholm, and Skärplinge.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

When calling a number within the 293 area from within Sweden, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The subscriber number length is typically 5 to 6 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 8 to 9 digits (excluding the leading 0). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0293-XXXXX.

From outside Sweden, callers must use the international prefix (e.g., 00 or +) followed by the Swedish country code 46, then the area code without the leading 0, and the subscriber number. For instance, a call to a Tierp number would be dialed as +46 293 XXXXX.

Within the same area code, local calls can often be made using only the subscriber number, but it is always safe to dial the full national format. For international callers, it is essential to drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialing after +46.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for this area; 293 remains the sole area code for the region. However, number portability is available, meaning that a fixed-line number with the 293 prefix may be ported to a different operator, but it will still be associated with the geographic area. Callers should note that while the code is geographic, some VoIP providers may offer numbers with this prefix, but they are still considered geographic for routing purposes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Sweden: dial 0293 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers: dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 46, then 293, and then the subscriber number. Do not dial the leading 0 of the area code when calling from abroad.