Area Code 414 – Simrishamn
The phone area code for Simrishamn is 414 (international format +46414). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 414
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📍 Geographic Location of Simrishamn
Overview of Area Code 414 (Simrishamn)
Area code 414 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Swedish national numbering plan, assigned to the southeastern region of Skåne County (Skåne län). It serves the coastal municipality of Simrishamn and its surrounding localities, including Kivik, Hammenhög, Gärsnäs, and Sankt Olof. The code covers a predominantly rural and tourism-oriented area along the Baltic Sea, known for its apple orchards, fishing harbors, and heritage sites. As part of Sweden's open dialing plan, the code is used for both local and national calls, with a subscriber number length of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 8 to 9 digits (excluding the leading trunk prefix '0').
Dialing Formats
For callers within Sweden, the national format requires dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0 414 XX XX XX. For example, a local number in Simrishamn might be dialed as 0414-123 45 (with the space indicating the break between the area code and the subscriber number). When calling from abroad, the international format omits the leading '0' and uses Sweden's country code +46, followed by the area code without the trunk prefix: +46 414 XX XX XX. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +46 414 123 45 from any international location. It is important to note that the area code is an integral part of the number; omitting it when calling from outside the region will result in a failed call.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 414 area code is administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) and is allocated to the Simrishamn exchange area. It is a purely geographic code, meaning that the tariff for calls to this code is based on the destination's location, not on the caller's location. However, with the widespread adoption of flat-rate calling plans and mobile telephony, the distinction between local and long-distance charges has largely disappeared for most subscribers. The code does not have any overlay or additional area codes; it is the sole code for this region.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 414 area, it is possible to dial only the subscriber number for calls within the same exchange, but this practice is becoming less common. For all other calls, including those from mobile phones, the full national format (0414-XXX XX) is required. Foreign callers should always use the international format (+46 414 XXX XX) and ensure they have the correct international access code from their country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States).