This is the telephone area code for Pontianak and surrounding areas in West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
How to Call Pontianak from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 62 (Indonesia country code)
- Dial the area code (561 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Pontianak from Malaysia
00 62 561 735 1234
Where:
00 = Malaysia exit code
62 = Indonesia country code
561 = Pontianak area code (0561 without the 0)
735 1234 = Local Pontianak phone number
Quick Facts
Pontianak Area Code Coverage
The 0561 area code covers Pontianak and surrounding areas in West Kalimantan Province:
Equator Monument
Khatulistiwa Monument, Zero Latitude Line, Landmark Area
City Center
Kapuas Riverfront, Alun-alun Pontianak, Mayor's Office, CBD
Kapuas River Area
Kapuas River, Waterfront Development, River Transportation Hub
Chinese Quarter
Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta, Tionghoa Cultural District
Industrial Zone
Industrial Estate, Manufacturing Area, Economic Development Zone
West Kalimantan
Sintang, Sambas, Ketapang, Singkawang, surrounding regencies
Major Indonesia Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Indonesia
When calling Pontianak from these countries, use these exit codes:
Malaysia
00
Singapore
001
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Brunei
00