072 area code — Tumbes
072 is the local dialing code used in Tumbes, Peru. Numbers are written internationally as +51 72.
How to call Tumbes
- From abroad
- +51 72 XXX XXXX
- Within Peru
- 072 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +51
About the 072 area code
A full number here takes the form +51 72 XXX XXXX — the 72 identifies Tumbes within Peru's numbering plan.
Area codes like 072 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Peru number. To actually receive an SMS on a Peru number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Tumbes?
Tumbes uses the area code 072, written internationally as +51 72.
How do I call Tumbes from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +51 72, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Tumbes?
Tumbes is in the America/Lima time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 072 a mobile or a landline code?
072 is a geographic (landline) area code for Tumbes. Mobile numbers in Peru use their own separate prefixes.