Area Code 563 – Fushë-Krujë
The phone area code for Fushë-Krujë is 563 (international format +355563). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 563
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📍 Geographic Location of Fushë-Krujë
Geographic Overview
The +355 563 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the fixed-line telephone network serving Fushë-Krujë, a municipality in the Krujë District of Durrës County, Albania. Fushë-Krujë is located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the capital, Tirana, and is part of the greater Tirana-Durrës economic corridor. The area is known for its residential communities, local businesses, and proximity to the Adem Jashari International Airport (TIA), making it a key suburban hub.
Dialing Formats
International format: When calling a Fushë-Krujë fixed line from abroad, dial +355 563 XXX XXX (or 00355 563 XXX XXX from most European countries using the international prefix 00). The total number length after the country code is 9 digits, including the NDC (563) and the 6-digit subscriber number.
Domestic format: Within Albania, callers must dial 0 563 XXX XXX (including the trunk prefix 0). The national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits: 0 563 XXX XXX.
Local dialing: Within the Fushë-Krujë exchange area, shorter local dialing may be possible, but due to the nationwide 9-digit numbering plan, it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid misrouting.
Administrative and Jurisdictional Notes
The prefix 563 is administered by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) of Albania, which oversees the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164 guidelines. Geographic prefixes in Albania are allocated to specific municipalities, but since the 2015 territorial reform, Fushë-Krujë is part of the Bashkia Krujë (Krujë Municipality). However, the numbering plan retains the historical prefix 563 for the Fushë-Krujë area, which also covers nearby localities such as Thumanë and some rural settlements.
Overlays and Number Portability
Albania has implemented fixed-line number portability, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 563 number even if they move to a different geographic area, provided they stay with the same or another fixed-line operator. As a result, the prefix does not guarantee the physical location of the line, but it still indicates the original geographic allocation. There are no overlay codes currently assigned to the Fushë-Krujë area; the 563 prefix remains the sole geographic code for this region.
Caller Instructions
For international callers: Dial the international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most countries), followed by Albania's country code 355, then the NDC 563 and the subscriber number. Example: To call a Fushë-Krujë number 456789, dial +355 563 456789.
For domestic callers outside the area: Dial 0 563 456789. If you are calling from a mobile phone in Albania, the same format applies.
For local callers within Fushë-Krujë: Even though local calls may be possible with fewer digits, it is safest to use the full national format 0 563 456789 to ensure proper routing, especially if the number has been ported.
Important Notes
- All fixed-line numbers in Albania have 9 digits after the trunk prefix 0.
- The cost of calling a 563 number depends on your operator and tariff plan; international rates apply when calling from abroad.
- Emergency services (112) and other short codes are not affected by geographic prefixes.