Area Code 24 – Yverdon/Aigle
The phone area code for Yverdon/Aigle is 24 (international format +4124). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 24
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📍 Geographic Location of Yverdon/Aigle
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Swiss area code +41 24 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western French-speaking part of Switzerland, primarily covering the cantons of Vaud and Valais. The main cities served include Yverdon-les-Bains, Aigle, Montreux, Vevey, and Nyon. This code encompasses the region stretching from the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) to the Alpine valleys, including the Chablais area. Administratively, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), which oversees the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Switzerland, the number is dialed in the national format: 024 XXX XX XX (or 024 XXX XX XX, with the leading zero). For international callers, the Swiss country code +41 is used, and the leading zero is dropped: +41 24 XXX XX XX. For example, a landline in Yverdon might be +41 24 423 45 67. When calling from abroad, you must replace the leading '0' with the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or 011 from North America) followed by 41 and the subscriber number.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 24 region; the code serves a distinct geographic area. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 24 numbers even if they move to a different operator or, in some cases, to a different region, though the latter is subject to OFCOM regulations. This means that a number with the 24 prefix may not always be physically located in the region, but it remains associated with the original geographic allocation for routing purposes.
Usage and Services
The 24 code is used for both fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services. Many businesses in the region, including tourism, watchmaking, and financial services, rely on these numbers. For callers, it is important to note that calls to Swiss geographic numbers are typically charged at standard national rates, which may vary depending on the caller's provider and whether the call is made from a mobile or fixed line. When dialing from abroad, international tariffs apply.