Area Code 262 – Rrethinat/Ana-Malit, Shkodër
The phone area code for Rrethinat/Ana-Malit, Shkodër is 262 (international format +355262). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 262
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📍 Geographic Location of Rrethinat/Ana-Malit, Shkodër
Overview of Albania's +355 262 Geographic Area Code
The +355 262 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region encompassing Rrethinat and Ana-Malit, located within the broader Shkodër administrative area in northwestern Albania. This code is part of Albania's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations, ensuring standardized international dialing formats.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 262 serves the municipalities of Rrethinat and Ana-Malit, which are part of the Shkodër County (Qarku i Shkodrës). These areas are situated near the city of Shkodër, one of Albania's oldest and most historically significant cities, close to the shores of Lake Shkodër and the border with Montenegro. The code covers both urban and rural zones, providing fixed-line telephony services to residential, commercial, and governmental subscribers within this jurisdiction.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Albania, dialing a number in the 262 area code requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for geographic numbers in Albania is typically 8 digits, including the leading '0' for domestic dialing. The format is: 0 262 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the country code +355 replaces the trunk prefix '0'. The international dialing format is: +355 262 XXX XXX. When calling from abroad, omit the leading '0' of the area code.
Example: If the local subscriber number is 456 789, a domestic caller would dial 0 262 456 789, while an international caller would dial +355 262 456 789.
Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan
Currently, there are no overlay codes in effect for the 262 area code. Subscribers in Rrethinat and Ana-Malit retain a unique 8-digit NSN, and no additional area codes have been introduced for this region. This simplifies dialing procedures and avoids the need for 10-digit dialing within the area.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Albanian Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) regulates the national numbering plan. Geographic numbers are primarily allocated to fixed-line operators, but number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, even if they move to a different geographic area, although the area code remains tied to the original location. For VoIP services, the same numbering rules apply, and calls to 262 numbers are routed through the PSTN.