Area Code 219 – Bulqizë
The phone area code for Bulqizë is 219 (international format +355219). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 219
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📍 Geographic Location of Bulqizë
Geographic Overview
The +355 219 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bulqizë area in Albania. Bulqizë is a municipality and town located in the northeastern part of the country, within the Dibër County. The region is known for its chromium mining industry and is surrounded by mountainous terrain. The code covers the town of Bulqizë and its surrounding administrative units, including villages such as Shupenzë, Fushë-Bulqizë, and Gjoricë. As a geographic code, it is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and its allocation is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Bulqizë from within Albania, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '219' and the subscriber's local number. The local numbers in this area typically consist of 4 to 6 digits, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 7 to 9 digits long. For example, a local number might be '1234', so the national dialing format would be 0 219 1234.
For international callers, the format requires the Albanian country code '+355', followed by the area code '219' (without the leading '0'), and then the subscriber's number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +355 219 1234 from abroad. It is important to note that the leading '0' is only used for domestic calls and must be omitted when dialing from outside Albania.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Bulqizë may sometimes be able to dial just the local number without the area code, depending on the specific network configuration. However, for consistency and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always include the area code. Mobile phone users in Albania must always dial the full national number (including the '0') when calling fixed-line numbers in Bulqizë.
Foreign callers should ensure they have the correct international access code for their country (e.g., '00' in most European countries, '011' in the United States) before dialing Albania's country code. They should also be aware that calls to Albanian fixed lines are typically charged at higher international rates compared to local calls.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 data, there is no overlay code for the Bulqizë area. The 219 prefix is exclusively used for geographic fixed-line services in this region. Number portability is available in Albania, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but the geographic significance of the prefix remains for fixed-line services.