Area Code 60 – Sundsvall-Timrå
The phone area code for Sundsvall-Timrå is 60 (international format +4660). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 60
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📍 Geographic Location of Sundsvall-Timrå
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Swedish area code 060 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Sundsvall–Timrå region, located in the historical province of Medelpad on the eastern coast of Sweden. The code serves the municipalities of Sundsvall and Timrå, including the city of Sundsvall (the administrative seat of Västernorrland County) and the urban area of Timrå. The region is a major economic hub in northern Sweden, hosting industries such as pulp and paper, logistics, and ICT.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
Within Sweden, calls to numbers in the Sundsvall–Timrå area are made using the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 60 and the subscriber number (typically 5 to 7 digits). For example, a local call to a subscriber number 123 456 would be dialed as 060-123 456. When calling from abroad, the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +) is used, followed by Sweden's country code 46, then the area code 60 (without the leading zero), and the subscriber number. Thus, an international caller would dial +46 60 123 456.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
Swedish geographic numbers are not portable across different NDCs, but within the same NDC, subscribers may retain their numbers when changing operators. The Sundsvall–Timrå area code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). As of now, there is no overlay code for this region; the 060 code remains the sole geographic NDC for the area. The subscriber number length can vary, but the total length of the national significant number (NSN) is always 8 or 9 digits, including the leading '0' for national dialing.
Practical Guidance for Callers
For local callers within Sweden, it is essential to include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from outside the Sundsvall–Timrå area. For example, a caller in Stockholm would dial 060-123 456. International callers must drop the leading '0' and use the +46 country code. Always verify the subscriber number length, as it may vary. For businesses, displaying the number in international format (+46 60 ...) is recommended to facilitate global communication.