Area Code 3224 – Hatiya
The phone area code for Hatiya is 3224 (international format +8803224). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Hatiya
Geographic Overview
The +880 3224 dialing prefix is a geographic area code assigned to Hatiya (also known as Oshkhali), an upazila (sub-district) located in the Noakhali District of the Chittagong Division in Bangladesh. This region encompasses the island of Hatiya in the Meghna River estuary, along with adjacent coastal areas. The area code serves the administrative town of Hatiya and its surrounding union councils, including Oshkhali, which is a notable commercial hub within the upazila.
Dialing Format and Usage
To call a landline number in Hatiya from within Bangladesh, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 3224, and then the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 3224-XXXXXX, where the local number typically consists of six digits. For international callers, the country code +880 replaces the leading zero, resulting in the format +880 3224-XXXXXX. For example, a local number such as 765432 would be dialed as 0 3224-765432 from within Bangladesh and as +880 3224-765432 from abroad.
Network and Regulatory Context
As a geographic code, +880 3224 is allocated to fixed-line services provided by the national PSTN operators, primarily Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) and other licensed private operators. The code is part of the National Destination Code (NDC) structure defined under the ITU-T E.164 standard. Calls to this code are routed through the national switching hierarchy, and the tariff is typically lower than mobile rates for domestic calls. The numbering plan follows the guidelines of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), which oversees the allocation and management of all geographic and non-geographic codes.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Bangladesh: Dial 0 3224-XXXXXX (omit the 0 if using a mobile phone? No, always include 0 for landline calls).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then 880 3224-XXXXXX.
- Overlay considerations: As of the latest BTRC data, there is no overlay code for Hatiya; the area code 3224 is unique to this region. However, always verify with your service provider for any recent changes.
For businesses and residents in Hatiya, using the correct area code ensures efficient call routing and avoids misdialed calls. For those outside Bangladesh, understanding the +880 3224 format is essential for reaching contacts in this coastal region.