Area Code 3673 – Tihomir
The phone area code for Tihomir is 3673 (international format +3593673). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 3673
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📍 Geographic Location of Tihomir
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +359 3673 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tihomir area within the Republic of Bulgaria. Tihomir is a small village located in the Kirkovo Municipality, Kardzhali Province, in the southern part of the country, near the border with Greece. This code is part of the Bulgarian PSTN numbering plan, managed by the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC). The region is characterized by its rural and mountainous terrain, with the local economy primarily based on agriculture and small-scale trade. The administrative center for this area is Kirkovo, which is served by the same numbering area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Bulgaria, the national trunk prefix is '0', followed by the NDC and the local subscriber number. The local numbers in the Tihomir area are typically 6 to 7 digits long, but the total length of the national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits (excluding the leading '0'). Thus, a typical national dialing format would be: 0 3673 XXX XXX (where X represents the local subscriber digits). For international callers, the country code +359 is used, and the leading '0' is dropped. The international format is: +359 3673 XXX XXX. For example, if a local number is 123456, the national dialing would be 03673 123456, and the international format would be +359 3673 123456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest CRC updates, there are no overlay codes for this geographic area. The 3673 code is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services, and no mobile or VoIP services are allocated under this prefix. Callers should be aware that while Bulgaria has implemented number portability for fixed lines, it is uncommon in rural areas like Tihomir. Therefore, dialing the full national or international number is essential to ensure proper routing.
Practical Guidance for Callers
Local callers within the same numbering area may be able to dial only the subscriber number without the trunk prefix and area code, depending on the specific local exchange configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, always replace the leading '0' with the +359 country code. Ensure that you have the correct country exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries) when dialing from abroad. This prefix is not associated with any premium-rate or special services; it is a standard geographic line, and charges are based on the caller's domestic or international tariff.