Area Code 414 – Xobi

Overview of Area Code 414

Area code 414 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Xobi region in the Republic of Georgia. It is part of the Georgian national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 standard. The code serves the administrative area of Xobi, a municipality located in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region in western Georgia. The principal town and administrative center is Khobi, situated near the Black Sea coast, approximately 25 kilometers northwest of the regional capital Zugdidi.

Geographically, the Xobi area code covers the town of Khobi and its surrounding villages, including settlements along the Khobi River valley. The region is known for its agricultural activities, particularly tea and citrus cultivation, and its proximity to the port city of Poti. The prefix is used for fixed-line telephone services, including PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to physical addresses within the Xobi municipality.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in the Xobi region, the national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits long, comprising the area code (414) followed by a 6-digit subscriber number. For example, a local subscriber number might be 25 12 34, resulting in the full NSN: 414 25 12 34.

• National dialing (within Georgia): Dial 0 414 25 12 34. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network.
• International dialing (from abroad): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then Georgia's country code +995, followed by the area code without the leading '0' and the subscriber number: +995 414 25 12 34.

For local calls within the Xobi area, it is possible to dial only the 6-digit subscriber number if the caller's line is in the same exchange area, but this practice is becoming less common with modern networks. Always verify with your service provider if you are unsure.

Overlays and Numbering Changes

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there are no overlay codes or planned changes for the 414 area code. The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) manages the numbering plan, and no major renumbering has been announced. However, with the ongoing migration to Next Generation Networks (NGN), some fixed-line numbers may be assigned to VoIP services, but the geographic significance of the code remains for routing and emergency services.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Georgia, always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from a different area code. For international callers, remember to drop the leading '0' and use the +995 country code. Emergency services in Georgia are reached by dialing 112, regardless of location.

When contacting businesses or residents in Xobi, ensure you have the correct 6-digit subscriber number. If you experience difficulties, check if the number has been ported to a different operator, as number portability is available in Georgia.