Area Code 274 – Binh Duong province
The phone area code for Binh Duong province is 274 (international format +84274). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Binh Duong province
Geographic Overview
The +84 274 area code is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Binh Duong in Vietnam. Binh Duong is a key industrial and economic hub in the Southern Key Economic Region, bordering Ho Chi Minh City to the north. The province includes major cities and districts such as Thu Dau Mot (the provincial capital), Di An, Thuan An, Ben Cat, and Tan Uyen. These areas are densely populated and host numerous industrial parks, making the 274 code essential for both residential and business communications.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a fixed-line number in Binh Duong, the national format is 0 274 XXX XXXX (with the leading trunk prefix 0). Internationally, callers must use the country code and omit the trunk prefix: +84 274 XXX XXXX. The subscriber number length is eight digits after the area code, resulting in a total of 11 digits when including the trunk prefix.
For example, a local number might be 0 274 123 4567; from abroad, it would be dialed as +84 274 123 4567.
Calling Instructions
- Local callers (within Binh Duong): If you are calling from another fixed-line number within the same area code, you may need to dial only the subscriber number (7-digit local number) depending on the specific telecom operator's rules. However, for clarity and reliability, it is recommended to dial the full national format including the area code.
- Long-distance callers (within Vietnam): Dial 0 274 XXX XXXX.
- International callers: Dial +84 274 XXX XXXX (replace the leading zero with the +84 country code).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, Vietnam has not implemented overlay codes for Binh Duong. The 274 code remains exclusive to the province. However, due to the rapid expansion of telecommunications services, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) periodically reviews numbering resources. It is advisable to verify the current status with your service provider if you are planning to deploy new services in the region.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 274 code is a geographic code, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location. Calls to 274 numbers are routed over the PSTN and are typically charged based on the distance and the operator's tariff. With the growth of VoIP and IP-based services, some subscribers may use their fixed-line numbers via nomadic VoIP, but the number remains associated with Binh Duong for administrative and emergency services purposes.