Area Code 271 – Binh Phuoc province

Overview of Area Code 271 (Binh Phuoc, Vietnam)

Area code 271 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Binh Phuoc in Vietnam, under the country's calling code +84. This geographic code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) and follows the ITU-T E.164 standard. Binh Phuoc is located in the Southeast region of Vietnam, bordering Cambodia to the west and north, and sharing borders with Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Dak Nong provinces. The province is known for its agricultural production, particularly cashew nuts and rubber, and is increasingly attracting industrial investment.

Coverage and Major Cities

The 271 area code covers the entire administrative territory of Binh Phuoc province, including its capital city Dong Xoai and other key districts such as Binh Long, Phuoc Long, Chon Thanh, and Loc Ninh. All fixed-line telephone numbers within these areas are assigned the 271 prefix. The province is divided into urban and rural districts, and the area code applies uniformly to all landline subscribers, regardless of the specific district.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Vietnam, the national trunk prefix is 0, so local calls to Binh Phuoc require dialing 0271 followed by the subscriber number. The subscriber number length is typically 7 digits, making the complete national number 10 digits (including the leading 0). For example, a typical landline number in Dong Xoai might be 0271 1234567.

For international callers, the country code +84 is used, and the leading zero of the area code is dropped. Thus, the international format becomes +84 271 1234567. When dialing from a mobile phone, the plus sign (+) is usually used to denote the international access code, but in some countries, a specific exit code (e.g., 00) may be required. It is important to note that the area code is mandatory for all calls to Binh Phuoc landlines, even for local calls within the same province, as per Vietnam's closed dialing plan.

Overlays and Numbering Changes

As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for Binh Phuoc; the 271 code is exclusively used for geographic landlines. However, Vietnam has undergone several area code changes in the past, and subscribers should always verify the current numbering plan when making calls. Mobile numbers in Vietnam are non-geographic and begin with different prefixes (e.g., 09x, 08x, 07x), so they are not affected by area code 271.

Practical Tips for Callers

For callers within Vietnam, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from any phone, including mobiles. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and omit the leading zero. If you are dialing from a VoIP service, the same international format applies. Always confirm the subscriber number length, as some numbers may have fewer digits due to historical allocations, though the standard is 7 digits.