Area Code 84 – Gjirokastër
The phone area code for Gjirokastër is 84 (international format +35584). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 84
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📍 Geographic Location of Gjirokastër
Overview of Area Code 84 (Gjirokastër)
Area code 84 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Gjirokastër in southern Albania. It is part of the Albanian national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The code covers the city of Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as surrounding towns and villages within the Gjirokastër District and parts of the wider Gjirokastër County. This includes localities such as Libohovë, Tepelenë (partially), and other administrative units within the prefecture.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Gjirokastër, the number structure is as follows:
- International format: +355 84 X XXX (from abroad)
- National format (within Albania): 0 84 X XXX (from other regions in Albania)
- Local format (within Gjirokastër): X XXX (when dialing from another number in the same area code)
For example, if the local subscriber number is 123 456, you would dial:
- From abroad: +355 84 123 456
- From outside Gjirokastër but within Albania: 084 123 456
- Locally: 123 456
Note that the leading '0' is used only for national calls within Albania; it is omitted when dialing from outside the country.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Gjirokastër is the administrative center of the county of the same name, bordering Greece to the south. The area is known for its historic Ottoman architecture and mountainous terrain. Fixed-line services in this region are primarily provided by the incumbent operator, Albtelecom, though alternative operators may also offer services using this code. The code is strictly geographic, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location, and calls are routed via the PSTN.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Albania, always include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code when dialing from a different area. For international callers, replace the '0' with the country code +355 and drop the leading zero. For example, to call a number in Gjirokastër from Italy, you would dial +355 84 123 456. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries) before dialing the full international number.
As with all geographic numbers in Albania, there are no overlay codes currently in effect for Gjirokastër; the area code 84 remains unique to this region. However, always verify the latest numbering plan updates from the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) if you are integrating these numbers into a large-scale telephony system.