The number "09" can refer to various things depending on the context:
- In telephone area codes, "09" is the area code for Gent in Flanders, Belgium
. It is also an area code for Auckland, New Zealand
. In the Netherlands, numbers starting with "09" include special categories such as machine-to-machine communication numbers starting with 097, which are used for devices like smart meters and vending machines
- "09" can represent the year 2009 or any year ending with 09, as well as the ninth month of the year, September
- In vehicles, "09" can be part of ambulance or emergency vehicle identifiers in regions such as Utrecht, Netherlands
, or refer to specific fire department vehicles like the water accident vehicle (09-0111) in Utrecht
- "09" is also used in product names, such as the Yamaha MT-09 motorcycle model, a popular 890 cc hyper naked bike updated for 2024
Thus, "09" is a versatile numeric designation used in telecommunications, timekeeping, vehicle identification, and product naming across different domains and regions.
