Area Code 423 – Xulo
The phone area code for Xulo is 423 (international format +995423). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Xulo
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +995 423 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Xulo region in Georgia. This area encompasses the administrative district of Xulo, located in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, in the southwestern part of the country. The region is primarily rural, with the town of Xulo serving as the administrative center. The numbering area includes the town itself and the surrounding villages that fall under the Xulo municipality.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Georgia, the number is dialed as 423 XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber's local number). When calling from abroad, the international format is +995 423 XXX XXX. It is important to note that the initial '0' of the trunk prefix is not used when dialing from outside Georgia; instead, the country code +995 is used.
Local callers within the Xulo area can often dial the seven-digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the specific local dialing plan. However, for calls from other Georgian regions, the full national format (including the area code) is required.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Georgia's numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. Geographic area codes like 423 are allocated for fixed-line services. Currently, there is no overlay code for the Xulo region; the 423 code serves exclusively this geographic area. Subscriber numbers within this code are typically seven digits long, but the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is nine digits, including the leading '0' of the area code.
Services and Usage
The 423 prefix is primarily used for fixed-line PSTN services. In recent years, some VoIP providers may also offer numbers with this geographic code, but the allocation remains tied to the Xulo region. Calls to these numbers are generally charged at standard national rates for domestic calls, and international rates when calling from abroad.
For businesses operating in Xulo, having a local geographic number can enhance local presence and trust. Tourists or foreign callers should always use the international format +995 423 XXX XXX when contacting local businesses or residents.