Area Code 274 – Tropojë/Llugaj/Margegaj, Tropojë

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +355 274 country/area code combination is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) for the Tropojë region of Albania. Specifically, this code serves the municipality of Tropojë and its administrative units, including the towns and villages of Llugaj and Margegaj. Tropojë is situated in the northern part of Albania, within the Kukës County, near the border with Kosovo. The area is known for its mountainous terrain and the Valbona Valley National Park, a popular destination for nature tourism.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Albania, the national trunk prefix is 0. To call a landline in the Tropojë area, you must dial the trunk prefix followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The local subscriber numbers in this region typically consist of 5 to 7 digits. The complete national dialing format is:

• 0 274 XXX XXX (where X represents the local subscriber digits)

For example, if the local number is 12345, you would dial 0 274 12345 from any other part of Albania.

For international callers, you must use the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile phones), followed by Albania's country code 355, the area code 274 (without the leading trunk prefix 0), and the local subscriber number. The international format is:

• +355 274 XXX XXX

For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +355 274 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the current Albanian numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Tropojë area. The 274 code is exclusively assigned to this geographic region. Subscribers in this area have fixed-line telephone services provided by various operators, but the geographic code remains associated with the physical location. When dialing within the same area code, it is possible that local calls may be made without the area code in some cases, but for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile networks.

Important Notes for Callers

When calling from a mobile phone within Albania, you must include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code, even if the call is local. For international callers, remember to drop the leading 0. Additionally, be aware that while most landline numbers in Albania are fixed, some operators may offer VoIP-based fixed lines, but the geographic code remains the same for routing purposes.