Area Code 672 – Gäddede

Geographic Overview

The Swedish area code 672 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the locality of Gäddede, a small village situated in the northern part of Jämtland County, within the historical province of Jämtland. Gäddede lies near the Norwegian border, close to the Frostviken area, and is part of the Strömsund Municipality. This sparsely populated region is characterized by its vast forests, lakes, and proximity to the Scandinavian mountain range. The code serves the fixed-line telephone exchanges in and around Gäddede, including nearby smaller communities and rural areas that rely on the same local exchange.

Dialing Format

When calling a landline in Gäddede 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: 0 672 XX XX XX. The local subscriber number typically consists of 6 digits, making the total number length 9 digits (including the leading 0). For international callers, the Swedish country code +46 replaces the leading 0, and the area code is used without the trunk prefix. The international format is: +46 672 XX XX XX. For example, a local number in Gäddede might be written as +46 672 12 34 56.

Calling Instructions

• Local callers (within Sweden): Dial 0 672 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. For instance, to call a number 12 34 56, dial 0672 12 34 56.
• International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then 46, then 672, and finally the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: +46 672 12 34 56.
• Callers from mobile phones in Sweden: The same national format applies: 0672 12 34 56.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

Sweden's numbering plan is regulated by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). Geographic area codes are assigned to specific geographical regions, and numbers under the 672 code are primarily used for fixed-line services. As of recent years, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators, but the geographic significance remains. There is no overlay code for Gäddede; the 672 code is unique to this area. When dialing within the same area code, it is still necessary to include the full national number (including the area code) for all calls, as Sweden uses closed dialing plan for geographic numbers. This ensures routing consistency across the country.

For businesses or residents in Gäddede, having a local number with the 672 code reinforces a local presence and can be important for customer trust. However, with the rise of IP telephony and VoIP, many users may opt for non-geographic numbers, but the 672 code remains a reliable identifier for this specific region of Sweden.