Area Code 653 – Delsbo

Overview of Area Code 653 (Delsbo, Sweden)

Area code 653 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the locality of Delsbo in Sweden. Delsbo is a small town situated in the municipality of Hudiksvall, within the county of Gävleborg (Gävleborgs län), in the historical province of Hälsingland. This region is located in the central-eastern part of Sweden, approximately 300 kilometers north of Stockholm.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 653 area code serves Delsbo and its immediate surroundings, including smaller villages and rural areas that fall under the Delsbo parish. The administrative jurisdiction is the Hudiksvall Municipality, which is part of Gävleborg County. The area is characterized by its scenic landscapes, forests, and the Delsbo River, and it is known for its cultural heritage and annual Delsbo Horse Fair.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

When calling a landline number in Delsbo from within Sweden, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is:

• 0 653 XX XX XX (example: 0 653 12 34 56)

For international callers, you must dial the Swedish country code +46, then the area code without the leading trunk prefix '0', followed by the subscriber number. The international format is:

• +46 653 XX XX XX (example: +46 653 12 34 56)

Note that the subscriber number length in this area code is typically 6 digits, but it may vary. Always verify the complete number with the recipient.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 653 area. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) has not introduced an overlay for this rural area, and the 653 code remains the sole geographic code for Delsbo. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, even if they move outside the geographic area, which can occasionally lead to numbers being associated with non-local locations.

Caller Instructions for Local and Foreign Callers

• Local callers (within Sweden): Dial the trunk prefix '0', then the area code 653, and the subscriber number. For example, to call a Delsbo number from Stockholm, dial: 0 653 12 34 56.
• Foreign callers (from outside Sweden): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US), then Sweden's country code 46, then the area code 653 (without the leading zero), and the subscriber number. For example, from the US, dial: 011 46 653 12 34 56.

When dialing from a mobile phone, you can use the international format with a '+' sign instead of the international access code, e.g., +46 653 12 34 56.