This is the telephone area code for Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State and a major port city on the Bay of Bengal.
How to Call Sittwe from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 95 (Myanmar country code)
- Dial the area code (43)
- Dial the local subscriber number
Example: Calling Sittwe from Australia
0011 95 43 12345
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
95 = Myanmar country code
43 = Sittwe area code
12345 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
Rakhine State Coverage
The 43 area code is primarily used for Sittwe and the surrounding coastal townships in Rakhine State:
Sittwe Town
Main administrative center, Port area, View Point
Mrauk-U
Ancient archaeological city and surrounding villages
Ponnagyun
Township located north of Sittwe
Kyauktaw
Agricultural and river transport hub
Other Major Myanmar Area Codes
Helpful Tips
Domestic Dialing: If calling Sittwe from within Myanmar, you must add a 0 before the area code (e.g., 043).
Mobile Phones: Mobile numbers in Myanmar bypass city codes. They start with the prefix 09 (or +95 9 for international) and are followed by 7 to 9 digits.