Area Code 359 – TetriTskaro

Geographic Overview and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +995 359 country-code/area-code combination is assigned to the Tetritskaro Municipality, located in the Kvemo Kartli region of southeastern Georgia. The administrative center is the town of Tetritskaro, which serves as the primary hub for the surrounding rural districts. This geographic area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the municipality, including the town itself and nearby villages such as Algeti, Chkhenisi, and Manglisi. The code is regulated by the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) under the national numbering plan aligned with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Georgia, the number is dialed in the national format: 0 359 XXX XXX. The leading “0” is the national trunk prefix, followed by the area code “359” and the subscriber number (typically six digits). For example, a local call to a fixed line in Tetritskaro would be dialed as 0 359 123 456.

International callers must replace the trunk prefix with Georgia’s country code, resulting in the international format: +995 359 XXX XXX. For instance, a caller from abroad would dial +995 359 123 456. When dialing from a mobile phone within Georgia, the same national format applies, but the call will be routed as a fixed-line call and may incur higher tariffs depending on the caller’s mobile plan.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

The subscriber numbers under the 359 prefix are typically six digits long, but the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is nine digits (including the area code). As of the latest GNCC updates, there are no overlay codes or additional area codes assigned to Tetritskaro; the 359 prefix remains exclusive to this municipality. However, due to the increasing penetration of VoIP and mobile services, some fixed-line numbers may be ported to alternative technologies, but the geographic identity of the prefix is preserved for routing and emergency services.

Usage and Practical Information

This area code is primarily used for residential and business fixed-line services, including internet and VoIP adapters. It is not associated with mobile network operators, which use non-geographic prefixes such as 5xx, 7xx, and 9xx. For callers within Georgia, local calls to Tetritskaro are typically charged at local or national rates depending on the operator. International callers should check with their service provider for applicable rates. Emergency services (112) are accessible without the area code.