Area Code 269 – Kastrat/Shkrel/Kelmend, Malësi e Madhe
The phone area code for Kastrat/Shkrel/Kelmend, Malësi e Madhe is 269 (international format +355269). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 269
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📍 Geographic Location of Kastrat/Shkrel/Kelmend, Malësi e Madhe
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code +355 269 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipalities of Kastrat, Shkrel, and Kelmend, located within the Malësi e Madhe District in northern Albania. This region, part of the Shkodër County, borders Montenegro to the north and is characterized by its mountainous terrain and historical tribal settlements. The code serves fixed-line PSTN subscribers in these administrative units, with local exchanges routing calls within the designated geographic area.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
When calling a fixed-line number in this region from abroad, the international format is +355 269 XXX XXX, where '269' is the area code and the subscriber number typically consists of six to seven digits. For domestic calls within Albania, callers must use the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code: 0 269 XXX XXX. Local calls within the same area code may be dialed using only the subscriber number, depending on the operator's dialing plan.
Caller Instructions
- From abroad: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 355 (Albania's country code), followed by 269 and the local subscriber number. Example: 00 355 269 123 456.
- From within Albania (outside the area): Dial 0 (trunk prefix), then 269, then the subscriber number. Example: 0 269 123 456.
- From a mobile phone in Albania: Dial +355 269 123 456 or 0269 123 456 depending on your mobile operator's settings.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, Albania has not implemented overlay codes for this geographic area. The code 269 remains exclusive to the Kastrat/Shkrel/Kelmend region. However, subscribers may have migrated to VoIP or mobile services, but the geographic code remains associated with fixed-line infrastructure. Callers should be aware that number portability allows users to retain their numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance of the code remains for routing purposes.
Practical Usage Notes
For businesses operating in this region, it is essential to display the international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate inbound calls from international clients. When dialing from a foreign country, always replace the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix with the country code '+355'. For example, a local number written as 0269 123 456 becomes +355 269 123 456 internationally. This ensures proper routing through the PSTN and avoids misdialing.