Area Code 274 – Kutahya

Overview of Area Code 274

Area code 274 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Kütahya in the Aegean Region of Türkiye. It is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the province, covering both urban and rural districts. The code is administered under the national numbering plan of Türkiye, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations, with the full international format being +90 274 XXX XX XX.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 274 area code serves the entire administrative province of Kütahya, including its central district and all connected sub-districts (ilçeler). Key cities and towns within this code include:

• Kütahya (central city)
• Tavşanlı
• Simav
• Gediz
• Emet
• Altıntaş
• Domaniç
• Hisarcık
• Pazarlar
• Şaphane
• Çavdarhisar
• Aslanapa
• Dumlupınar

This code is geographically significant as Kütahya is known for its tile and ceramics industry, as well as its historical landmarks. The province is located in western Anatolia, bordered by Bursa, Bilecik, Eskişehir, Afyonkarahisar, Uşak, and Manisa.

Dialing Formats

Understanding the correct dialing procedure is essential for both domestic and international callers.

• Domestic calls (within Türkiye): When calling a Kütahya fixed-line number from any other province in Türkiye, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 274, and then the 7-digit subscriber number. Example: 0 274 XXX XX XX.
• Local calls (within the same area code): For calls made within the Kütahya area code (i.e., from one fixed-line in Kütahya to another), it is possible to dial only the 7-digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always use the full national format.
• International calls (from outside Türkiye): Callers from abroad must dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), followed by Türkiye's country code 90, then the area code 274 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number. Example: +90 274 XXX XX XX.

For example, a typical Kütahya number might appear as 0 274 555 12 34 domestically, and +90 274 555 12 34 internationally.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the 274 area; it remains a standalone geographic code. The subscriber numbers are 7 digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits (including the leading 0). It is important to note that area code 274 is distinct from the neighboring code 274 is not to be confused with other codes; for example, Kütahya's code is 274, while nearby Afyonkarahisar uses 272 and Uşak uses 276.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Kütahya, if you are dialing from a mobile phone, you must always include the area code (0 274) even if you are in the same area, because mobile networks route calls based on the full national number. For international callers, always replace the leading 0 with the +90 country code. For business or personal use, ensure that you have the correct 7-digit subscriber number, as numbers are not portable across geographic areas (fixed-line numbers are generally tied to the physical location).