Area Code 52 – Durrës
The phone area code for Durrës is 52 (international format +35552). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 52
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📍 Geographic Location of Durrës
Overview of Albania's +355 52 Geographic Code
The +355 52 country and area code combination is assigned to the city of Durrës, Albania's second-largest municipality and a principal seaport on the Adriatic coast. This code is part of Albania's geographic numbering plan, regulated by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP). The prefix 52 is a National Destination Code (NDC) that routes calls to fixed-line subscribers within the Durrës administrative district, which includes the city center and surrounding localities such as Sukth, Manëz, and Shijak.
Dialing Formats and Usage
For international callers, the complete dialing sequence is: +355 52 XXX XXX (or 00355 52 XXX XXX from many European countries). The national format, used for calls within Albania, is 052 XXX XXX. Note that the leading '0' is a trunk prefix and is omitted when dialing from abroad. Fixed-line numbers in Durrës typically consist of seven digits after the country code, with the NDC '52' followed by a five-digit subscriber number. For example, a local number might appear as +355 52 345 678.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Durrës area code covers the entire Durrës County (Qarku i Durrësit), which is divided into two municipalities: Durrës and Shijak. The port city of Durrës is a major economic hub, hosting numerous businesses, hotels, and government offices. Consequently, the 52 prefix is used by both residential and commercial fixed-line services, including DSL and fiber-optic connections. As of recent years, Albania has not implemented overlay area codes for geographic numbers; each city retains its unique NDC, and ten-digit dialing (including the trunk prefix) is required for all calls within the country.
Caller Instructions
When calling a Durrës fixed-line number from abroad, always replace the local trunk prefix '0' with the international access code (e.g., '00' or '+') followed by Albania's country code '355'. Thus, a call from the United States to Durrës would be dialed as 011 355 52 XXX XXX. From a mobile phone, simply use +355 52 XXX XXX. For domestic callers outside Durrës, dial 052 XXX XXX. Within Durrës, local calls may be made using the seven-digit subscriber number without the area code, though this practice is becoming less common as network modernization encourages full national dialing.
Important Considerations
Since the liberalization of Albania's telecom market, subscribers in Durrës may retain their geographic numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, a process known as number portability. However, the geographic indicator remains tied to the physical location of the line. VoIP services may also use the 52 prefix, but the number's geographic association does not necessarily reflect the caller's actual location. For emergency services, always dial 112 (EU standard) or 127 (local police). For directory assistance, use 188.