Area Code 287 – Klos/Suç/Lis, Mat

Overview of Albania's Geographic Code +355 287

Geographic area code 287 is assigned to the Mat District in north-central Albania, specifically serving the municipalities of Klos, Suç, and Lis. This code is part of Albania's national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, where the country calling code +355 is followed by a National Destination Code (NDC) and the subscriber number. For the Mat region, the NDC is 287, and subscriber numbers typically consist of 4 to 5 digits, resulting in a total national significant number length of 8 to 9 digits (excluding the leading trunk prefix 0).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Mat District is situated in the Dibër County, bordered by the Mat River and the northern slopes of the Skanderbeg Mountains. The code covers the administrative units of Klos, Suç, and Lis, which are small towns and villages known for their agricultural and mining heritage. Klos is the largest town in the area and serves as the main commercial center. The region is predominantly rural, with limited but modernized PSTN and VoIP infrastructure provided by Albanian operators such as Albtelecom and One Albania.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Albania, the national dialing format requires the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. To call a subscriber in Klos, you would dial: 0 287 XXXX (or 0 287 XXXXX for longer numbers). For international callers, the format is +355 287 XXXX (or +355 287 XXXXX), where the leading zero is omitted. For example, if the local number is 1234, a domestic caller would dial 0287 1234, while an international caller would dial +355 287 1234.

When calling from a mobile phone within Albania, the same national format applies, but be aware that mobile numbers in Albania are non-geographic and begin with 66, 67, 68, or 69. If you are dialing from a foreign country, always replace the trunk prefix with the +355 country code.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and AKEP (Electronic and Postal Communications Authority) updates, there is no overlay code for the 287 area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the low population density of the region. However, number portability is available, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 287 number even if they move to another geographic area, but this is rare for fixed lines.

Technical Notes for VoIP and PSTN Users

For VoIP users, ensure that your service provider supports Albania's national dialing plan. When configuring international dialing, use the +355 country code and the 287 area code without the leading zero. For emergency services, dial 112 (EU standard) or 127 (local police).