Area Code 950 – Lycksele

Overview of Area Code 0950 (Lycksele, Sweden)

Area code 0950 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Lycksele and its surrounding municipalities in Västerbotten County, northern Sweden. The code is part of the Swedish national numbering plan administered by the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. When dialing internationally, the code is represented as +46 950, with the leading zero dropped.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 0950 area code serves the Lycksele Municipality, which is the administrative center of the historical province of Lapland. The region is characterized by vast forests and the Ume River, and the town of Lycksele is known as the "Capital of Swedish Lapland." The code covers the urban area of Lycksele as well as smaller localities and rural settlements within the municipality, such as Björksele, Bratten, and Norrbyberg. The area is sparsely populated, with a total population of approximately 12,000 residents.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local callers within Sweden, the number is dialed as 0950-XXXXX, where the subscriber number typically consists of five digits. For international callers, the format is +46 950 XXXXX (or 0046 950 XXXXX when using the international prefix from many countries). When calling from a mobile phone, it is common to use the international format even domestically, but the national format is also valid.

It is important to note that Sweden has implemented number portability for geographic numbers, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 0950 number even if they move to a different geographic area, provided the service provider supports it. However, the number remains associated with the Lycksele area for routing purposes.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the latest PTS updates, there is no overlay code for 0950; the area code is exclusive to the Lycksele region. The number length for geographic numbers in Sweden is typically 8 to 9 digits total (including the leading zero). For 0950, the subscriber number is five digits, resulting in a total of nine digits when including the area code (e.g., 0950-12345).

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Sweden): Dial 0950 followed by the five-digit subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 46, then 950, and finally the five-digit subscriber number. Example: +46 950 12345.
• VoIP and mobile users: Ensure that the number is dialed in the correct format; using +46 950 12345 is recommended for international calls.

For businesses in Lycksele, having a local geographic number enhances trust and local presence. The code is also used for fax and fixed-line services, though VoIP services are increasingly common.