Area Code 354 – Lagodekhi

Geographic Overview

The +995 354 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lagodekhi district in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. Lagodekhi is situated near the border with Azerbaijan, approximately 120 kilometers east of the capital, Tbilisi. The area is known for its agricultural production, including wine and fruits, and is home to the Lagodekhi Protected Areas, a popular destination for nature tourism. The code covers the town of Lagodekhi and the surrounding administrative district, including villages such as Tsodiskari, Kabali, and Shroma.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Lagodekhi from within Georgia, subscribers use the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The format is: 0 354 XXX XXX (where X represents the local digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 354 123 456.

For international callers, the country code for Georgia (+995) replaces the trunk prefix, and the area code is used without the leading zero. The international format is: +995 354 XXX XXX. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +995 354 123 456 from abroad.

Calling Instructions

• Local calls (within Lagodekhi): If you are calling from another number within the same area code, you may be able to dial just the local subscriber number (7 digits) depending on the operator's configuration. However, it is always safe to use the full national format.
• National calls (from other Georgian cities): Dial 0 354 XXX XXX.
• International calls (from outside Georgia): Dial your country's exit code, then 995 354 XXX XXX (omit the leading zero).

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) oversees the allocation of numbering resources. The 354 area code is part of the closed numbering plan of Georgia, which means that all national numbers have a fixed length of 9 digits (including the leading '0'). The area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and numbers are typically assigned to the incumbent operator, but alternative operators may also provide services in the region.

There is no overlay in this area, so the 354 code is exclusively used for Lagodekhi. When dialing from mobile phones, it is essential to include the area code even for local calls, as mobile numbers are non-geographic and require the full national number.

For callers from abroad, it is important to note that Georgia's international access code is +995, and the area code 354 is used without the trunk prefix '0'. Always verify the number length and format with your service provider to avoid dialing errors.