Area Code 4597 – Borov dol
The phone area code for Borov dol is 4597 (international format +3594597). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 4597
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📍 Geographic Location of Borov dol
Geographic Overview
The +359 4597 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Borov dol and its immediate surrounding area within the administrative boundaries of Gabrovo Province, central Bulgaria. This code is part of the country's fixed-line telephony network, operated under the regulatory oversight of the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC). Calls to this prefix terminate on the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure, which includes traditional copper lines and modern fiber-based fixed lines.
Dialing Formats
To call a subscriber in Borov dol from within Bulgaria, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 4597 XXX XX (where X represents the local digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 04597 12345.
For international callers, the country code for Bulgaria is +359, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is omitted. The international format becomes +359 4597 XXX XX. For instance, the same number would be dialed as +359 4597 12345 from abroad.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 4597 area code serves the village of Borov dol and possibly nearby hamlets within the Sevlievo municipality. It is a small, rural exchange area, and the number range is limited. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Gabrovo Province, which is located in the north-central part of Bulgaria, at the foot of the Balkan Mountains.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest CRC numbering plan, there is no overlay code for this area. The 4597 prefix is exclusively used for fixed-line services, and no mobile or VoIP numbers are assigned under this geographic code. Subscribers in Borov dol can be reached via traditional landline numbers, and the code is not portable to mobile networks.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Borov dol may be able to dial only the local subscriber number without the area code, depending on the local exchange configuration. However, for calls from other parts of Bulgaria, always dial 0 4597 followed by the subscriber number. Foreign callers should use +359 4597 and omit the leading zero. Ensure you have the correct local number, as the subscriber number length for this area is typically 5 to 6 digits after the area code.
If you are calling from a mobile phone within Bulgaria, you can use either the national format (0 4597...) or the international format (+359 4597...). However, using the international format is recommended for clarity and to avoid any potential routing issues.