Area Code 212 – Pukë
The phone area code for Pukë is 212 (international format +355212). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 212
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📍 Geographic Location of Pukë
Geographic Overview
The +355 212 prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Pukë district, located in northern Albania. Administratively, Pukë is part of the Shkodër County (Qarku i Shkodrës). The code serves the town of Pukë and its surrounding rural areas, including the administrative units of Qelëz, Qerret, and Rrapë. As a geographic number, it is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of the region, which is operated by the incumbent provider, Albtelecom, and other licensed fixed-line operators.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Albania, the national format is 0 212 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For international callers, the country code +355 replaces the trunk prefix, resulting in the format +355 212 XXX XXX. When dialing from abroad, omit the leading '0'. For example, a local number might be 0 212 345 678; from outside Albania, you would dial +355 212 345 678.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Albania): Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix '0'. Example: 0 212 345 678.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by Albania's country code 355, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. Example: 00 355 212 345 678.
- Mobile callers within Albania: When calling a fixed line in Pukë, mobile users must also include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code.
Numbering Plan Considerations
Albania's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic numbers are typically 8 digits long after the trunk prefix, including the NDC. The Pukë area code 212 is part of the 2xx range reserved for fixed-line services in the north of the country. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for Pukë; the 212 prefix remains exclusive to this geographic region. However, number portability is available, meaning a fixed line could be moved to another operator, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location.
Usage and Trends
With the increasing adoption of VoIP and mobile services, the volume of traditional PSTN lines in rural areas like Pukë has declined. Nevertheless, the 212 code remains essential for businesses, public institutions, and residents who rely on fixed-line telephony for reliable communication. When dialing, always verify the correct number of digits, as subscriber numbers in Albania are generally 7 digits for fixed lines, but some areas may have shorter numbers depending on the operator's assignment.