Area Code 50 – Balkh
The phone area code for Balkh is 50 (international format +9350). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 50
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📍 Geographic Location of Balkh
Overview of Area Code 50 (Balkh, Afghanistan)
Area code 50 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the province of Balkh in Afghanistan. Geographically assigned under the ITU-T E.164 numbering plan, this code routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the province's administrative boundaries. The primary city served is Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capital and one of Afghanistan's major economic hubs. Other significant towns include Balkh, Khulm, and Aqcha, all of which fall under this numbering area.
Balkh province is located in the northern part of the country, bordering Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The area code is used for both local and international dialing, depending on the caller's location.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Balkh from within Afghanistan, dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 50 and the subscriber's 6- to 7-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 123456, the national format is:
0 50 123456
From outside Afghanistan, callers must use the international access code (typically 00 or +), followed by Afghanistan's country code 93, then the area code 50 without the leading zero, and the local number:
+93 50 123456
Note that when dialing internationally, the trunk prefix 0 is omitted.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 50 code is administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Afghanistan (TRA) and is allocated exclusively to fixed-line services in Balkh. As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes in this region, meaning that the 50 code is unique to Balkh. However, due to the ongoing expansion of telecommunication networks, some subscribers may have migrated to VoIP or mobile services, but the code retains its geographic significance.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Balkh can often dial the local number directly without the area code, depending on the local exchange requirements. However, to ensure connectivity, it is recommended to use the full national format (0 50 + local number).
- Callers from other provinces in Afghanistan must dial 0 50 followed by the local number.
- International callers should use +93 50 followed by the local number. Always check with your service provider for the correct international prefix.
When traveling in Afghanistan, it is essential to remember that mobile numbers are non-geographic and typically begin with 70, 74, 77, or 79. Area code 50 is exclusively for fixed lines.