This is the telephone area code for Pathein, the capital of the Ayeyarwady Region and a major delta port city.
How to Call Pathein from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for most others)
- Dial 95 (Myanmar country code)
- Dial the area code (42)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Pathein from Singapore
001 95 42 12345
Where:
001 = Singapore exit code
95 = Myanmar country code
42 = Pathein area code
12345 = Local Pathein number
Quick Facts
Pathein and Surrounding Areas
The 42 area code generally serves the Pathein District and is a gateway to several coastal regions:
Pathein Town
Main administrative and commercial river port area
Chaungtha
Coastal beach resort area (dialing via Pathein exchange)
Ngwesaung
Popular silver beach resort district
Kangyidaunt
Nearby agricultural and transport hub
Regional Myanmar Area Codes
Calling Tips
Landlines: When calling within Myanmar from another city, prefix the area code with a 0 (e.g., 042 for Pathein).
Mobiles: Mobile numbers in Myanmar do not use city area codes. They typically consist of a 2-digit network prefix followed by a 7-9 digit subscriber number.