Where is telephone area code 196?

Here are some key points about area codes:

1. North American Numbering Plan (NANP):
   • Area codes in the NANP are typically a three-digit number where the first digit ranges from 2 to 9, the second digit ranges from 0 to 9, and the third digit ranges from 0 to 8 (with some exceptions for special purposes).
   • Area codes like 800, 888, 900, and others are designated for toll-free or premium-rate services, but “196” does not fall into any of these categories.
2. Possible Causes for Confusion:
   • It’s possible that you meant a similar-sounding area code or made a typo. For example, area codes like 201, 305, or 916 are valid, but none are “196.”
   • Alternatively, you may be looking for an area code in a different country or region that uses a different numbering system.
3. International Codes:
   • If you’re referring to a telephone code outside the NANP (such as an international dialing code), the number “196” could have some significance in other regions, but it does not appear to be a valid country or area code.