Area Code 587 – Nora
The phone area code for Nora is 587 (international format +46587). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 587
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📍 Geographic Location of Nora
Geographic Overview
The Swedish area code +46 587 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Nora region, located in the southern part of Västmanland County in central Sweden. This code serves the municipality of Nora and its surrounding localities, including the town of Nora itself, which is known for its well-preserved wooden architecture and scenic lake setting. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Örebro County administrative board, although the area is historically tied to Västmanland. The primary urban center is Nora, with smaller communities such as Gyttorp and Järnboås also covered by this code.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Nora area from within Sweden, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0587 XX XX XX (where X represents the local digits). For international callers, the Swedish country code +46 replaces the leading zero, resulting in the format +46 587 XX XX XX. For example, a local number might be 0587 123 45 domestically, which becomes +46 587 123 45 internationally.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the Nora area can often dial the subscriber number without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing plan. However, for clarity and to ensure connectivity, it is recommended to always include the area code when dialing from a mobile phone or from outside the immediate local exchange area. Foreign callers should dial the international access prefix of their country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 46, then 587, and finally the local subscriber number, omitting any leading zero.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, the 587 area code is not subject to an overlay in the traditional sense; it is a distinct geographic code within the broader Swedish numbering plan. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 587 numbers when switching providers, even if they move to a different geographic area, though this is less common for fixed lines. The code is exclusively used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to the Nora geographic region.
For businesses and residents, understanding the correct dialing format is essential for seamless communication. Whether you are placing a call from Stockholm, London, or New York, using the proper international format ensures your call reaches the intended party in Nora without routing errors.