Area Code 374 – Tigvi

Geographic Overview and Jurisdiction

The +995 374 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Tigvi and its surrounding administrative area within Georgia. Tigvi is located in the Shida Kartli region, near the administrative boundary of South Ossetia. The code is part of Georgia's national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164, and it is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services. The area is served by local exchange carriers that provide traditional copper-line and, in some cases, fiber-based telephony.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Georgia, the number must be dialed in the national format: 0 374 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number digits). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national PSTN. For international callers, the number must be dialed as +995 374 XXX XXX or 011 995 374 XXX XXX (from North America). The country code for Georgia is +995, and the NDC '374' is used after the country code without the trunk prefix '0'.

Numbering Structure and Subscriber Numbers

Subscriber numbers within the Tigvi area code typically consist of six digits, resulting in a total number length of nine digits when including the NDC (excluding the trunk prefix). The exact structure is: +995 374 XX XX XX. This format is consistent with the Georgian national numbering plan, which allocates six-digit subscriber numbers for most geographic area codes.

Overlay and Dialing Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Tigvi area; the 374 prefix is the sole geographic code for this locality. However, due to the proximity to the South Ossetia conflict zone, some areas may experience routing anomalies or service interruptions. Callers should verify the current status of the line if they encounter difficulties. For local calls within the same area code, it is still necessary to dial the full national number (including the trunk prefix '0') because Georgia uses a closed dialing plan for fixed-line calls.

Usage and Availability

The Tigvi area code is primarily used for residential and business fixed-line services. As with many rural areas in Georgia, the adoption of VoIP and mobile services is increasing, but the geographic code remains active for traditional telephony. The prefix is not used for mobile services; mobile numbers in Georgia are identified by non-geographic prefixes such as 5xx, 7xx, and others. If you are calling from abroad, ensure that you have the correct international access code for your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada).