Area Code 3147 – Novo selo, Plovdiv
The phone area code for Novo selo, Plovdiv is 3147 (international format +3593147). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 3147
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📍 Geographic Location of Novo selo, Plovdiv
Geographic Overview
The +359 3147 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Novo Selo and its surrounding areas within the Plovdiv Province of Bulgaria. This code is part of the Bulgarian numbering plan administered by the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) under ITU-T E.164 guidelines. Novo Selo is a small settlement located in the western part of the Plovdiv region, known for its agricultural surroundings and proximity to the Rhodope Mountains. The area is served by fixed-line PSTN and VoIP operators, and the code is used exclusively for landline numbers.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Novo Selo from within Bulgaria, you must use the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 03147XXXXX (where X represents the subscriber digits). Internationally, callers must use the country code +359, drop the leading zero, and dial +3593147XXXXX. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) for Bulgarian fixed lines is typically 8 to 9 digits, including the area code.
Local and International Calling Instructions
For local callers: If you are calling from another fixed or mobile line within Bulgaria, simply dial 0 followed by 3147 and the subscriber number. For example, to call a number in Novo Selo from Sofia, you would dial 03147XXXXX. For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 359, then 3147, and the subscriber number. For instance, from the United States, you would dial 011 359 3147 XXXXX.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
As of the latest CRC updates, there are no overlay codes in the Plovdiv region, meaning that the 3147 code is unique to Novo Selo and does not require 10-digit dialing for local calls. However, due to the migration towards IP-based telephony, some numbers may be allocated to VoIP providers, but the geographic significance remains unchanged. Callers should be aware that while mobile numbers in Bulgaria are non-geographic (starting with 87, 88, 89, 98, 99), fixed-line numbers like those under 3147 are tied to a physical location.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Bulgarian numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, and number portability is available for fixed lines, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 3147 number even if they move to a different operator, but the number remains associated with the Novo Selo geographic area. For emergency services, callers should dial 112, which is free from any fixed or mobile phone. For directory assistance, call 1180 or 1181, though charges may apply.