Area Code 342 – Akhalgori

Geographic Overview

Area code 342 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Georgian numbering plan, assigned to the Akhalgori region. Akhalgori (also known as Leninogori) is located in the eastern part of Georgia, within the Mtskheta-Mtianeti administrative region. The code serves the town of Akhalgori and its surrounding rural settlements. As a geographic code, it is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and calls to this area are routed based on the physical location of the subscriber's line.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Akhalgori from within Georgia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 342 and the local subscriber number. The local numbers typically consist of 5 to 6 digits, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 8 or 9 digits (excluding the leading 0). For example, a local number might be 5 12 34, which would be dialed as 0 342 5 12 34 from other parts of Georgia.

For international callers, the Georgian country code +995 is used, followed directly by the area code without the leading 0. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +995 342 5 12 34. It is important to note that the international format omits the trunk prefix, as the plus sign indicates the international access code.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, no overlay codes have been introduced for the Akhalgori area. The 342 code remains dedicated to the geographic region, and number portability is available for fixed-line services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Akhalgori can often dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing rules. However, for clarity and to avoid misrouting, it is recommended to always include the area code when dialing from mobile phones or from other regions. Foreign callers should ensure they have the correct international prefix for their country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States) before dialing +995 342.

For businesses or individuals in Akhalgori, it is essential to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to facilitate global communication. The Georgian telecommunications regulator, the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC), oversees the allocation and management of these codes, ensuring compliance with international standards.