Area Code 340 – Varberg
The phone area code for Varberg is 340 (international format +46340). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 340
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📍 Geographic Location of Varberg
Geographic Overview
The Swedish area code 340 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Varberg, located on the west coast of Sweden in Halland County. This code covers the municipality of Varberg and its surrounding localities, including the town of Varberg itself, as well as nearby communities such as Tvååker, Veddige, and Träslövsläge. The region is known for its coastal landscape, historic fortress, and as a popular summer destination.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline number in the Varberg area from within Sweden, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 340 XX XX XX. For example, a local number might be 0340-123 45 (where the local number varies in length, typically 5 to 7 digits).
From outside Sweden, callers must use the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or + from mobile phones), followed by the Swedish country code 46, and then the area code without the leading zero. Thus, the international format becomes +46 340 XX XX XX. For instance, if the local number is 0340-123 45, the international dialing format would be +46 340 123 45.
Local vs. International Calls
For local callers within the Varberg area, it is possible to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing plan. However, for calls from other parts of Sweden, the full national format with the trunk prefix and area code is required. International callers must always include the country code and drop the leading zero.
Numbering Plan Considerations
The Swedish numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic area codes are used for fixed-line services, and numbers are allocated to operators providing PSTN services. The length of the subscriber number may vary, but the total number of digits (including the area code but excluding the trunk prefix) is typically 8 to 9 digits. Overlays are not currently in effect for this area, meaning that the 340 code is exclusively used for the Varberg region.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Sweden: dial 0340 followed by the local number. For callers from abroad: dial your country's exit code, then 46, then 340 (without the leading zero), then the local number. Always verify the local number length, as it may vary.