Area Code 573 – Sukth, Durrës

Geographic Overview

The +355 573 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Sukth, located in the Durrës County of western Albania. Sukth is a small coastal municipality situated approximately 10 kilometers north of the port city of Durrës, along the Adriatic Sea. The area is part of the broader Durrës economic zone, which includes the country's main seaport and significant industrial activity. Administratively, Sukth is a municipality within the Durrës Prefecture, and its telephone numbering falls under the national geographic plan of Albania.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Sukth from within Albania, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 573 and the local subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Albanian fixed lines is typically 8 digits, including the leading '5' of the area code. Thus, a local number might appear as 0 573 XXX XXX when dialed domestically.

For international callers, the country code +355 is used, and the trunk prefix '0' is omitted. Therefore, the international format becomes +355 573 XXX XXX. For example, if a local number is 573 234 567, you would dial:

• Domestic (within Albania): 0 573 234 567
• International (from abroad): +355 573 234 567

Geographic Allocation and Overlays

The 573 code is part of the Durrës numbering area, which historically used the prefix '52' for the city of Durrës. However, as the region expanded, additional geographic codes were introduced to serve surrounding municipalities like Sukth. Currently, there are no overlay codes for Sukth; the 573 prefix is dedicated to the fixed-line services in that specific locality. Subscribers in Sukth are served by the Albanian fixed-line operator, which is part of the national PSTN network.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Sukth, if the network supports local dialing without the area code, it is still recommended to use the full national format to avoid misdialing. For callers from other parts of Albania, always include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+355) and drop the leading '0' of the area code. It is also important to note that while VoIP services are increasingly used, the geographic code remains tied to the physical location for traditional PSTN calls.

Regulatory Context

Numbering in Albania is regulated by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP), which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The 573 prefix is officially assigned for fixed-line services in Sukth, and any changes to numbering would be published by AKEP. As of the latest updates, there are no plans to reallocate this code, ensuring stability for businesses and residents.