This is the telephone area code for Kalmar, a historic coastal city and the gateway to the island of Oland via the Oland Bridge.
How to Call Kalmar from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 46 (Sweden country code)
- Dial the area code (480 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (usually 5 to 7 digits)
Example: Calling Kalmar from the United Kingdom
00 46 480 123 45
Where:
00 = UK exit code
46 = Sweden country code
480 = Kalmar area code (0480 without the 0)
123 45 = Local subscriber number
Quick Facts
Kalmar Area Coverage
The 0480 area code serves the Kalmar municipality and the immediate surrounding region in Kalmar County:
Kalmar Center
Kvarnholmen (Historic Center), Malmen, Bremerlyckan
Lindsdal
Major residential suburb located north of the city
Smedby
Residential area near Kalmar Oland Airport
Rinkabyholm
Suburban community south of Kalmar city
Ljungbyholm
Residential and rural hub southwest of Kalmar
Tvarskog
Inland village within the 0480 calling area
Major Sweden Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sweden
Use these prefixes when dialing Kalmar from abroad:
USA & Canada
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Denmark
00