Area Code 350 – Telavi

Geographic Scope and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +995 350 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Telavi area within Georgia's public switched telephone network (PSTN). Telavi serves as the administrative center of the Kakheti region, the country's principal wine-producing district. The numbering area encompasses the city itself and its surrounding rural localities, including villages such as Napareuli, Tsinandali, and Kondoli, which are integral to the region's viticultural and tourism sectors. Calls to this prefix terminate on fixed-line infrastructure operated primarily by Georgian telecommunications providers, following the national numbering plan administered by the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For domestic callers within Georgia, the number is dialed in the national (trunk) format: 0 350 XXX XXX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix, '350' is the NDC, and the subscriber number typically consists of six digits. For example, a local landline in Telavi might be reached by dialing 0 350 123 456. International callers must replace the trunk prefix with Georgia's country calling code, resulting in the format +995 350 XXX XXX. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +995 350 123 456 from abroad. When dialing from a mobile phone within Georgia, it is essential to include the trunk prefix '0' before the NDC, unless the mobile device's settings automatically handle the conversion. For callers outside Georgia, the plus sign (+) represents the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the United States, 00 from most European countries).

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

Georgia's numbering plan does not currently employ overlay codes for geographic areas; each NDC corresponds to a distinct geographic region. However, number portability is available, meaning that a fixed-line number assigned to the Telavi area may, in rare cases, be routed to a different physical location if the subscriber has ported their number to another operator. Nevertheless, the geographic significance of the prefix remains for callers, as it indicates the original service area. For businesses operating in Telavi, having a local number with the 350 prefix enhances local presence and trust, particularly for enterprises serving the Kakheti region. It is advisable for businesses to display their numbers in international format (+995 350 ...) on websites and marketing materials to facilitate access for international clients and tourists, who are increasingly common in this region due to its UNESCO-listed historical monuments and wine routes.