This is the telephone area code for Pécs and surrounding areas in Southwestern Hungary.
How to Call Pécs from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 36 (Hungary country code)
- Dial the area code (72)
- Dial the local phone number (6-7 digits)
Example: Calling Pécs from Germany
00 36 72 456 789
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
36 = Hungary country code
72 = Pécs area code
456 789 = Local Pécs phone number
Quick Facts
Pécs Area Code Coverage
The 72 area code covers Pécs and surrounding areas in Southwestern Hungary:
Historic City Center
Széchenyi Square, Early Christian Cemetery (UNESCO), Cathedral
University District
University of Pécs campuses, medical school, student areas
Cultural Quarter
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, museums, galleries, theaters
Mecsek Mountains
Mountain areas, hiking trails, recreational zones, villages
Zsolnay District
Porcelain factory area, industrial heritage, creative spaces
Greater Pécs Region
Surrounding towns, vineyards, agricultural areas
Major Hungary Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Hungary
When calling Pécs from these countries, use these exit codes:
Germany
00
Croatia
00
Slovenia
00
Austria
00
France
00
Italy
00