Area Code 348 – Tianeti

Geographic Overview

The +995 348 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tianeti district in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia. This mountainous area, located approximately 70 kilometers north of the capital Tbilisi, is known for its historical significance and scenic landscapes. The code serves the administrative center of Tianeti and its surrounding villages, including settlements along the Pshav-Aragvi river basin.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Georgia, the national trunk prefix '0' must be dialed before the area code, followed by the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 348 XX XX XX, where '0' is the trunk prefix, '348' is the NDC, and the subscriber number consists of six digits. For international callers, the format is +995 348 XX XX XX (or 011 995 348 XX XX XX when dialing from North America).

Caller Instructions

• Local calls within Tianeti: In most cases, local calls within the same area code may require only the six-digit subscriber number, but due to varying local exchange configurations, it is recommended to dial the full national format (0 348 XX XX XX) to ensure connectivity.
• Calls from other Georgian regions: Dial 0 348 followed by the subscriber number.
• International calls from abroad: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 995 348, followed by the subscriber number.

Numbering Plan Considerations

Georgia's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The total length of a Georgian national significant number (NSN) is nine digits, including the NDC. For Tianeti, the NDC '348' is followed by a six-digit subscriber number, resulting in a nine-digit NSN. As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, no overlay codes have been assigned to this geographic region, meaning the 348 code is the sole NDC for Tianeti. However, subscribers may have migrated to mobile networks or VoIP services, so it is advisable to verify the current status of a number before relying on it.

Geographic vs. Non-Geographic Usage

This prefix is strictly geographic, tied to the physical location of the fixed-line infrastructure. Calls to +995 348 are typically routed over the PSTN to the Tianeti exchange. While some businesses may use this number for administrative purposes, it is not a non-geographic or toll-free number. Charges for calls to this number depend on the caller's telecom operator and their tariff plan for international or national fixed-line calls.