Area Code 276 – Fajza/Golaj/Gjinaj, Has
The phone area code for Fajza/Golaj/Gjinaj, Has is 276 (international format +355276). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 276
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📍 Geographic Location of Fajza/Golaj/Gjinaj, Has
Overview of Albania's Geographic Area Code 276
Area code 276 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Has region in northeastern Albania. It specifically serves the municipalities of Fajza, Golaj, and Gjinaj, as well as the administrative center of Prizren (note: Prizren is actually in Kosovo; the code is for the Albanian side of the border). The region is part of the Kukës County, bordering Kosovo to the north and east. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this rural and mountainous area.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Has district is a relatively small administrative division within Kukës County. The code 276 covers the towns and villages of the Has municipality, which includes the settlements of Fajza, Golaj, and Gjinaj. These areas are predominantly agricultural, with limited population density. The code is allocated to the Albanian fixed telephony network, operated primarily by the incumbent operator (formerly Albtelecom, now One Albania) and other licensed fixed-line providers.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
National Dialing (within Albania)
To call a fixed-line number in the Has region from another part of Albania, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 276 and the subscriber's 4-digit local number. The complete national format is:
0 276 XXXX
For example, if the local number is 1234, you would dial 0276 1234 from anywhere in Albania.
International Dialing (from outside Albania)
When calling from abroad, you need to dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or + from mobile phones), followed by Albania's country code +355, then the area code without the leading zero, and the local number. The international format is:
+355 276 XXXX
For the same example, you would dial +355 276 1234.
Important Considerations for Callers
- Overlay and Numbering: As of the latest ITU-T E.164 data, there is no overlay code for the Has region. The 276 code is the sole geographic code for this area, and all fixed-line numbers within it share the same 4-digit length.
- Mobile vs. Fixed: Mobile numbers in Albania are non-geographic and begin with prefixes like 66, 67, 68, or 69. Do not confuse area code 276 with mobile prefixes; it is exclusively for fixed-line services.
- Caller Instructions: If you are calling from a mobile phone within Albania, you can dial the national format (0276 XXXX) or the international format (+355 276 XXXX) – both work. From abroad, always use the international format.
- Number Portability: While geographic numbers are generally tied to the area, number portability may allow a fixed-line number to be served by a different operator, but the geographic significance remains for routing and emergency services.
Understanding the correct dialing format ensures that your calls to Fajza, Golaj, Gjinaj, and the wider Has region connect without issues.