Area Code 570 – Arvika
The phone area code for Arvika is 570 (international format +46570). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 570
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📍 Geographic Location of Arvika
Geographic Overview
The Swedish area code 570 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Arvika and its surrounding municipalities in Värmland County, western Sweden. This area is part of the country's historic telecommunications numbering plan, which allocates distinct codes to specific geographic service areas. The code covers Arvika city, the administrative seat of Arvika Municipality, as well as smaller localities such as Glava, Gunnarskog, and Sulvik. The region lies near the Norwegian border, approximately 100 kilometers west of Karlstad, the county capital.
Dialing Formats
For local callers within Sweden, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. Thus, a call to a subscriber in Arvika is dialed as 0570-XX XX XX (where X represents the local subscriber number). When calling from abroad, the international prefix (typically 00 or +) is used, followed by Sweden's country code 46, and then the area code without the leading zero: +46 570 XX XX XX. For example, a call from the United States to a number in Arvika would be dialed as 011 46 570 XX XX XX.
Numbering Structure
Swedish geographic numbers are variable in length, but within the 570 area, subscriber numbers typically consist of 5 to 7 digits. The total number of digits after the country code (including the area code) is usually 9 to 10. This flexibility accommodates different population densities and historical allocations. The area code 570 is not overlaid with any other code, meaning that local calls within the same area code can be made using only the subscriber number, without the area code, in many cases. However, for clarity and to avoid confusion, it is recommended to always use the full national format when dialing from mobile phones or VoIP services.
Administrative and Regulatory Context
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources. Geographic area codes like 570 are assigned to specific geographic regions, and numbers are typically used for fixed-line services. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators, even if they move outside the original geographic area, which can lead to some numbers being used outside their traditional region. Despite this, the code remains associated with the Arvika area for routing and administrative purposes.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Sweden, simply dial 0570 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, use the international access code, then 46, then 570, and the subscriber number. Remember to omit the leading zero of the area code when calling from abroad. Always check the subscriber number length if you are unsure, as it can vary. For example, a complete international number might appear as +46 570 123 45 or +46 570 123 456.