Area Code 506 – Töreboda-Hova

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Swedish area code 506 is a geographic destination code assigned to the Töreboda-Hova region, located in the historical province of Västergötland (Västra Götaland County). This numbering area encompasses the municipalities of Töreboda and Gullspång (including the Hova locality), serving towns such as Töreboda, Hova, and surrounding rural communities. The code is administered under the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

Within Sweden, calls to this region require the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The local numbers in this area typically consist of 5 to 7 digits, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 8 to 9 digits long (excluding the leading 0). For example, a local number might be formatted as 0506-XXXXX when dialed domestically. International callers must use the Swedish country code +46, drop the leading trunk prefix, and dial +46 506 XXXXX (or +46506XXXXX in E.164 format). Callers from abroad should note that the area code is an integral part of the national destination code and must always be included when dialing from outside Sweden.

Geographic Significance and Numbering Plan Considerations

As a geographic code, 506 is tied to a specific physical location, and calls are routed via the PSTN to the corresponding exchange. The region is served by both copper and fiber networks, with VoIP services also utilizing the same numbering range. No overlay codes have been implemented for this area, so the 506 code remains unique for the Töreboda-Hova region. When dialing locally, callers within the same area code can often omit the trunk prefix and area code, but this practice is becoming less common with the proliferation of mobile and VoIP services. For international callers, it is essential to replace the leading '0' with the +46 country code to ensure proper routing.

Practical Examples for Callers

• Domestic call (from another Swedish region): 0506-12345
• International call (from abroad): +46 506 12345 or +4650612345
• Local call (within the same area): 12345 (if supported by the operator)

Understanding these dialing rules ensures seamless connectivity to businesses, public services, and residents in the Töreboda-Hova area, whether you are placing a call from a fixed line, mobile phone, or VoIP service.