Area Code 877 – Dishnicë/Sukë/Ballaban, Përmet

Overview of Area Code 877 (Albania)

In the Albanian national numbering plan, area code 877 is a geographic destination code assigned to the administrative region encompassing the municipalities of Dishnicë, Sukë, and Ballaban, all within the broader district of Përmet, in southern Albania. This code is part of the fixed-line PSTN network, operated primarily by the incumbent provider (formerly Albtelecom) and alternative fixed operators. The code follows the ITU-T E.164 standard, with the full international format being +355 877 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number digits).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 877 area code serves a predominantly rural and mountainous area in the Përmet region, near the Greek border. Key localities include the town of Përmet itself (though it may have its own code), and the villages within the former communes of Dishnicë, Sukë, and Ballaban. This area is known for its thermal springs and traditional stone architecture. The code is geographically allocated, meaning that the call routing is based on the physical location of the subscriber's line.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

• Local calls (within Albania): To call a fixed line in the 877 area from another Albanian fixed or mobile line, dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0 877 XXX XXX.
• International calls from abroad: Callers outside Albania should dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then Albania's country code 355, followed by the area code without the leading 0, and the subscriber number: +355 877 XXX XXX.
• Calling from within the same area code: In many cases, local calls within the same geographic area may be made using only the subscriber number, but this depends on the operator's dialing plan. It is always safe to use the full national format.

When dialing from a mobile phone in Albania, the same national format (0 877 XXX XXX) applies. No overlay codes have been implemented for this area; the 877 code remains the sole geographic code for this region.

Numbering Structure and Technical Notes

Albanian fixed-line numbers typically have a total length of 9 digits when including the leading trunk prefix (0) and the area code. The subscriber number after the area code is usually 6 to 7 digits, but for 877, it is commonly 6 digits, resulting in the format 0 877 XXX XXX. The code is used for both voice and fax services. VoIP providers in Albania may also offer numbers with this code, but the geographic association remains for regulatory purposes.

For international callers, it is essential to omit the leading 0 of the trunk prefix. The plus sign (+) is recommended for mobile dialing to ensure proper international routing.