Area Code 260 – Kon Tum province
The phone area code for Kon Tum province is 260 (international format +84260). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Kon Tum province
Geographic Overview and Scope
The +84 260 area code is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the landline telephone network of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This code covers the entire provincial jurisdiction, including Kon Tum City (the provincial capital) and its surrounding districts such as Dak Glei, Ngoc Hoi, Dak To, Sa Thay, Kon Plong, and Tu Mo Rong. As a geographic code, it routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within this administrative region, as defined by the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For domestic callers within Vietnam, the local dialing format requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete domestic format is 0260 XXX XXXX, where '0260' replaces the international '+84 260'. For example, a landline in Kon Tum City might be dialed as 0260 3 123 456 from any other province in Vietnam.
For international callers, the format is +84 260 XXX XXXX (or +84 260 3 123 456 in the example). The leading '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad. Callers should replace the '+' with their country's international exit code (e.g., '00' in many European countries, '011' in the US/Canada).
Numbering Structure and Overlays
Vietnamese geographic numbers are typically 10 digits in length when dialed domestically, including the trunk prefix '0' and the area code. In the international format, the number is 9 digits after the country code (+84), excluding the trunk prefix. The subscriber number length may vary (usually 6-7 digits), but the total length of the national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits. As of 2025, there are no overlay codes in Kon Tum; the 260 code is the sole geographic code for the province. However, due to the increasing adoption of VoIP and mobile services, some subscribers may have migrated to non-geographic numbers, but the 260 code remains dedicated to fixed-line services.
Caller Instructions and Practical Notes
When calling a Kon Tum landline from a mobile phone within Vietnam, dial the full domestic format: 0260 XXX XXXX. From overseas, use +84 260 XXX XXXX. If you are physically within Kon Tum and calling another local landline, you may be able to dial only the subscriber number (without the area code) depending on your operator's local dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full domestic format. Calls to this code are tariffed as national fixed-line calls, and rates may vary depending on your service provider and subscription plan.