Area Code 571 – Charlottenberg-Åmotfors

Geographic Overview

The Swedish area code 571 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Charlottenberg–Åmotfors region in Värmland County, western Sweden. This area lies along the Norwegian border, and the code covers the localities of Charlottenberg (the administrative seat of Eda Municipality), Åmotfors, and surrounding smaller communities. The region is known for its border trade and cross-border commuting, which influences dialing patterns.

Dialing Formats

Within Sweden, calls to this region require the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is:

• 0 571 XX XX XX (when dialing from a Swedish fixed or mobile line)

From abroad, callers must use the international prefix (typically + or 00), followed by Sweden's country code 46, and then the area code without the leading zero. The international format is:

• +46 571 XX XX XX

For example, a local number in Charlottenberg might be dialed as 0571-123 45 nationally and as +46 571 123 45 from abroad. Note that the area code is an integral part of the number; omitting it when dialing locally will result in a failed call.

Administrative and Regulatory Notes

The 571 code is administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) as part of the national numbering plan. It is a geographic code, meaning that the number is associated with a fixed line in a specific exchange area. However, due to number portability, a subscriber may have moved their fixed-line number to a different operator or location, but the original geographic association remains for routing purposes.

There are no overlay codes in this region; the 571 code is the sole geographic code for the Charlottenberg–Åmotfors area. When calling from a mobile phone within Sweden, the same national format (0 571 …) is used, and the call is charged according to the caller's mobile tariff, which may include calls to fixed lines in the national zone.

Caller Instructions

Local callers (within Sweden): Always dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix 0. For example, to call a number in Åmotfors, dial 0 571 45 67 89.

International callers: Replace the leading zero with the country code +46. For instance, a caller from Norway (a common cross-border scenario) would dial 00 46 571 45 67 89 or +46 571 45 67 89 depending on their operator.

It is important to note that calls to Swedish geographic numbers are typically charged at a standard national rate, but international rates may apply when calling from abroad. Always check with your service provider for exact charges.