Area Code 582 – Belsh, Elbasan

Overview of Albania's +355 582 Geographic Code

The +355 582 country-code/area-code combination is a geographic destination code assigned to the region of Belsh, within the Elbasan County of Albania. This code follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard and is used for routing calls to fixed-line (PSTN) subscribers in this specific administrative area. Belsh is a municipality located in the central part of Albania, approximately 40 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tirana. The area is known for its agricultural activity and the nearby Belsh Lake, part of the Dumre plain.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 582 prefix covers the territory of the Belsh administrative unit, which includes the town of Belsh itself and surrounding villages. As a geographic code, it is tied to a physical location, and the number range is managed by the Albanian Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP). Subscribers under this prefix are typically connected to the fixed-line network, although some may be served via VoIP or wireless local loop technologies, but the number remains geographically associated.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Albania, the national dialing format is 0 582 XXX XXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix. For example, to call a Belsh fixed-line number, you would dial: 0 582 123 456. For international callers, the format is +355 582 XXX XXX (or 00355 582 XXX XXX from many countries). For instance, from abroad you would dial: +355 582 123 456. Note that the total number of digits after the country code is typically 9 (including the area code), but the subscriber number length may vary.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for the Belsh area; the 582 prefix is unique to this geographic region. However, with the ongoing migration of fixed-line services to IP-based networks, some numbers may be routed over VoIP, but the geographic significance is retained for number portability and emergency services. When dialing from a mobile phone within Albania, it is necessary to include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, even if the caller is in the same area, unless the network automatically adds it.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• Local callers (within Albania): Dial 0 582 XXX XXX.
• International callers: Dial +355 582 XXX XXX.
• Emergency services: Always use the national emergency numbers (112 or 129) regardless of the area code.

When storing Albanian numbers in international format, always use the plus sign and country code, omitting the leading '0' of the trunk prefix. This ensures proper routing from any country.