Area Code 294 – Arras/Fushë-Çidhën/Lurë, Dibër
The phone area code for Arras/Fushë-Çidhën/Lurë, Dibër is 294 (international format +355294). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 294
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📍 Geographic Location of Arras/Fushë-Çidhën/Lurë, Dibër
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +355 294 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Dibër region of northeastern Albania. Specifically, it serves the municipalities and administrative units of Arras, Fushë-Çidhën, and Lurë, all located within the Dibër County (Qarku i Dibrës). This area is characterized by mountainous terrain and is part of the larger historical region of Dibër, which borders North Macedonia to the east. The code covers both the town of Peshkopi (the administrative center of Dibër) and its surrounding rural settlements, although Peshkopi itself may use different local exchange codes within the same NDC.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Arras/Fushë-Çidhën/Lurë area from within Albania, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The full national format is: 0 294 XXX XXX (where X represents the local subscriber digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 294 512 345.
For international callers, the country calling code for Albania is +355. You must drop the leading trunk prefix '0' and dial: +355 294 XXX XXX. For instance, to reach the same number from abroad, you would dial +355 294 512 345.
It is important to note that Albania uses a closed dialing plan for fixed-line numbers, meaning that the area code is always required even for local calls. There are no overlay codes in this region; the 294 code is the sole geographic NDC for this area.
Technical and Regulatory Context
As a geographic number, the 294 prefix is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure of the region. Calls to these numbers are typically routed via traditional copper lines or fiber-optic connections. The Albanian Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) regulates the allocation of these codes. Subscriber numbers within this NDC typically have a total length of 7 digits (including the area code) when dialed nationally, and 9 digits internationally (including the country code).
For businesses or individuals operating in this area, it is essential to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate calls from abroad. Additionally, while VoIP services are increasingly used, they must comply with AKEP regulations and may not always reflect the geographic location of the caller.