+An **Area Code** is a numerical prefix used in [Telephony](/wiki/telephony) to identify a specific geographic region. It directs phone calls, forming a crucial part of the overall [Numbering Plan](/wiki/numbering_plan) that connects distant locations.
+## See also
+- [Phone Number](/wiki/phone_number)
+- [Country Code](/wiki/country_code)
+- [Calling](/wiki/calling)
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