The country code +120 is not assigned to any specific country or region for international telecommunications.
Understanding International Dialing Codes
International dialing codes, often referred to as country calling codes, are prefixes used to dial telephone numbers in a country or region from outside its borders. These codes are systematically managed and assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to ensure a global, standardized numbering plan.
The format +1XX is used for countries and regions that are part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). In this system, the "1" serves as the primary country code for the NANP area, which primarily includes the United States and Canada. The subsequent "XX" represents a two-digit number that can signify either an area code within the U.S. or Canada, or a specific island nation or territory that participates in the NANP.
The Status of +120
While +120 follows the structural pattern of a NANP-affiliated code (like +1-242 for the Bahamas or +1-876 for Jamaica), the specific sequence "20" is currently unallocated. This means that there is no recognized country, territory, or specific area code within the NANP system that corresponds to +120. Consequently, attempting to dial using +120 would not connect to any valid telephone network.
Examples of +1XX Country Codes
Many countries and territories share the +1 country code prefix and use a three-digit area code as part of their international dialing number. Here are a few examples:
- +1: United States of America
- +1: Canada
- +1-242: The Bahamas
- +1-345: Cayman Islands
- +1-441: Bermuda
- +1-664: Montserrat
- +1-758: Saint Lucia
- +1-876: Jamaica
For a comprehensive list of assigned international dialing codes, you can refer to the official ITU E.164 Recommendation.
