Area Code 596 – Pishaj/Sult/Tunjë/Kushovë/Skënderbegas, Gramsh
The phone area code for Pishaj/Sult/Tunjë/Kushovë/Skënderbegas, Gramsh is 596 (international format +355596). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 596
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📍 Geographic Location of Pishaj/Sult/Tunjë/Kushovë/Skënderbegas, Gramsh
Overview of Albania's +355 596 Geographic Prefix
The +355 596 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Republic of Albania's national numbering plan, as administered by the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP). This code serves a specific cluster of localities in the Gramsh municipality, part of the Elbasan County in central Albania. The covered settlements include Pishaj, Sult, Tunjë, Kushovë, and Skënderbegas, which are administrative units within the broader Gramsh region.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context
Gramsh is a town and municipality situated in the southeastern part of the country, known for its mountainous terrain and agricultural activity. The 596 prefix is allocated to fixed-line services in this area, meaning calls to these numbers terminate on traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure or fixed VoIP lines registered to that locality. The area code is not portable outside its geographic zone, as per AKEP regulations, ensuring that the prefix retains its geographic significance.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
When calling a number in the Pishaj/Sult/Tunjë/Kushovë/Skënderbegas area from within Albania, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '596' and the subscriber's 5- to 7-digit local number. For example, a local call to a fixed line might be dialed as: 0 596 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the number must be dialed in full international format: the Albanian country code +355, followed by the area code 596 (without the leading '0'), and then the subscriber number. For instance, if the local number is 123 4567, the international format would be +355 596 123 4567.
Important Considerations for Callers
- Local callers must always include the '0' before the area code when dialing from a different fixed line or mobile phone within Albania.
- International callers should replace the leading '0' with the +355 country code.
- Mobile callers within Albania can dial the number in the same format as fixed-line callers.
- Overlay considerations: As of the latest AKEP numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the 596 area; the prefix remains exclusive to the geographic region.
This prefix is distinct from mobile and non-geographic codes, ensuring that callers can identify the fixed-line nature of the number. For businesses or residents in the area, maintaining accurate dialing procedures is essential for seamless connectivity.