Area Code 942 – Dorotea

Overview of Area Code 942 (Dorotea, Sweden)

Area code 942 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dorotea region in Västerbotten County, northern Sweden. It covers the municipality of Dorotea and its surrounding rural settlements, including the central locality of Dorotea (also known as Dorotea kyrkby) and smaller villages such as Avaträsk, Bergvattnet, and Högland. The region is sparsely populated, and the code serves both fixed-line PSTN and VoIP subscribers registered to this geographic area.

Dialing Formats

When calling a number in Dorotea from within Sweden, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local subscriber numbers in this area are typically 5 to 6 digits long, resulting in a total national significant number length of 8 to 9 digits (excluding the leading 0). For example, a local number might appear as 0942-12345 when written in national format.

From outside Sweden, callers must use the international prefix (usually + or 00), followed by Sweden's country code 46, then the area code 942 without the leading trunk prefix, and finally the subscriber number. For instance, a call to the same number would be dialed as +46 942 12345 from any international location.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 942 area code is part of the Swedish numbering plan administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS). It is classified as a geographic code, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the subscriber's exchange. The region falls within the historical landskap of Lapland and is known for its wilderness, with Dorotea being one of the smallest municipalities in Sweden by population.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Dorotea can often dial the subscriber number without the area code if they are on the same local exchange, but it is recommended to always use the full national format (0942-xxxxx) to avoid misdialing.
• National callers from other parts of Sweden should dial 0942 followed by the subscriber number.
• International callers should dial +46 942 followed by the subscriber number, omitting the initial zero.

Overlay and Number Portability

As of the latest PTS updates, there is no overlay code for the 942 area. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, even if they move outside the geographic area, which can occasionally lead to a number being associated with a different physical location. Always verify the destination before dialing if you are unsure.