Area Code 52 – Badkhshan
The phone area code for Badkhshan is 52 (international format +9352). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 52
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📍 Geographic Location of Badkhshan
Overview of Afghanistan Area Code 52
Area code 52 is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the province of Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan. It is part of the country's geographic numbering plan, as defined by the Afghanistan Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (ATRA) under the ITU-T E.164 international standard. The code covers the provincial capital Faizabad and all districts within Badakhshan, including Jurm, Baharak, and Ishkashim.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Badakhshan from within Afghanistan, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 52 and the subscriber's local number. The national significant number (NSN) for geographic numbers in Afghanistan is typically 9 digits, including the leading '0' for domestic calls. For example, a local number might be formatted as:
- Domestic (within Afghanistan): 0 52 XXX XXXX
- International (from abroad): +93 52 XXX XXXX
Note that the leading '0' is omitted when dialing from outside Afghanistan, and the country code +93 is used instead.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Badakhshan is one of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, bordering Tajikistan, China, and Pakistan. The province is known for its mountainous terrain and the Wakhan Corridor. The area code 52 is exclusively assigned to this province, ensuring that calls to Badakhshan are routed correctly through the national PSTN and VoIP networks. As with all geographic codes in Afghanistan, the numbering plan is administered by ATRA, which ensures that the code is not used for mobile or non-geographic services.
Calling Instructions
For callers within Afghanistan, simply dial the full national number starting with 0. For international callers, replace the leading '0' with the country code +93 and then dial the area code and local number. For example, to call a landline in Faizabad from the United States, you would dial: +93 52 XXX XXXX.
It is important to note that mobile numbers in Afghanistan use separate prefixes (e.g., 70, 74, 79) and are not associated with geographic area codes. Therefore, area code 52 is used only for fixed-line services. If you are unsure whether a number is geographic or mobile, you can check the prefix: any number starting with 52 is a fixed line in Badakhshan.
Overlays and Numbering Changes
As of the latest ATRA updates, there are no overlay codes or planned changes for the Badakhshan area code. The numbering plan remains stable, with 52 being the sole geographic code for the province. However, as Afghanistan continues to develop its telecommunications infrastructure, it is advisable to verify current dialing procedures with your service provider or ATRA for any future updates.