Area Code 581 – Cërrik, Elbasan
The phone area code for Cërrik, Elbasan is 581 (international format +355581). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 581
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📍 Geographic Location of Cërrik, Elbasan
Geographic Overview
The +355 581 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Cërrik, located in the Elbasan County of central Albania. Cërrik is an industrial municipality situated on the banks of the Devoll River, approximately 40 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tirana. The area code serves the fixed-line telephone network within the administrative boundaries of Cërrik and its surrounding villages, including Gostimë, Shalës, and Klos.
Dialing Format
When calling a fixed-line number in Cërrik from within Albania, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 581 and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete national format is 0 581 XX XXX. For example, a local number such as 45 678 would be dialed as 0581 45 678 from any other location in Albania.
For international callers, the country code +355 replaces the trunk prefix, and the leading zero of the area code is omitted. The international dialing format becomes +355 581 XX XXX. Thus, the same local number would be dialed as +355 581 45 678 from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Cërrik: If you are calling from another fixed-line number within the same area code, you may be able to dial only the 5-digit subscriber number, depending on your local exchange configuration. However, for consistency and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format 0581 XX XXX.
- National callers from other regions: Dial 0, then 581, followed by the subscriber number. Example: 0581 45 678.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 355, then 581, and the subscriber number. Example: 00 355 581 45 678.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Albania's numbering plan is regulated by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP). The 581 area code is part of the geographic numbering scheme, and numbers are allocated to fixed-line operators such as Albtelecom and other licensed providers. As of recent years, Albania has implemented number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their fixed-line numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance of the code remains tied to the physical location of the line.
There are no overlay codes currently in effect for Cërrik; the 581 code is exclusively used for this area. When dialing from mobile phones, the same national and international formats apply, and call charges are determined by the caller's tariff plan, typically at national or international rates.