Area Code 552 – Deje
The phone area code for Deje is 552 (international format +46552). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 552
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📍 Geographic Location of Deje
Geographic Overview
The Swedish area code 552 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the locality of Deje, situated in the western part of the country within the Värmland region. Deje is a small urban settlement located approximately 20 kilometers north of Karlstad, the administrative center of Värmland County. The code serves the town and its immediate surroundings, including nearby rural areas and smaller communities that fall within the same local exchange area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Deje from within Sweden, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code, followed by the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0552-XXXXX, where X represents the local subscriber digits. For international callers, the Swedish country code +46 replaces the leading zero, resulting in the format +46 552 XXXXX. It is important to note that the area code is an integral part of the number and must always be dialed, even for local calls within Deje, as Sweden has implemented closed dialing plans for geographic numbers.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 552 area code is part of the Swedish numbering plan administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). It is classified as a geographic code, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location. The coverage area is primarily within the municipality of Grums, with Deje being the main locality. The code does not cover the entire municipality; other parts of Grums use different area codes, such as 555 for Grums town. This division reflects the historical telephone exchange boundaries that were established during the early development of the Swedish PSTN.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Sweden: Dial 0552 followed by the five-digit subscriber number. For example, to reach a Deje landline with subscriber number 12345, dial 0552-12345.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (00 or +), then 46, then 552, and finally the subscriber number. For instance, from the US, dial 011 46 552 12345.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
Swedish geographic area codes are not subject to overlays in the traditional sense; instead, the country uses a system of closed numbering where the area code is always required. Subscriber numbers within the 552 area code are typically five digits long, making the total national number length 9 digits (including the leading zero). There are no plans for an overlay code in this region, as the current numbering capacity is sufficient for the local demand. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 552 numbers when switching to other operators, even if they move outside the geographic area, which can lead to numbers that are no longer strictly associated with Deje.