Area Code 425 – Qeda

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

The +995 425 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Qeda area in the Republic of Georgia. Qeda is a town and administrative center of the Qeda Municipality, located in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, in the southwestern part of the country. The municipality is situated in the picturesque Meskheti Range, along the left bank of the Adjaristsqali River, and is known for its mountainous terrain and historical sites. The code serves the town of Qeda and the surrounding villages within the municipality, providing PSTN (fixed-line) services to residential, commercial, and governmental subscribers.

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

Within Georgia, the national significant number (NSN) for Qeda numbers is 9 digits, beginning with the trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC '425' and the subscriber number (typically 5 digits). Therefore, a local call within Georgia is dialed as: 0 425 XX XX XX. From abroad, callers must use the international format: +995 425 XX XX XX (or 995 425 XX XX XX when dialing from a mobile phone). The plus sign represents the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Georgia: Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix '0'. For example, to call a Qeda fixed line, dial 0 425 12345.
• International callers: Dial your country's international exit code, then Georgia's country code 995, then the NDC without the leading '0', followed by the subscriber number. For instance, from the US, dial 011 995 425 12345; from the UK, dial 00 995 425 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the current Georgian numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Qeda area; the 425 NDC is exclusively assigned to this geographic region. The subscriber number length may vary, but the total NSN length remains 9 digits. The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) oversees the assignment and management of numbering resources, ensuring compliance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Practical Usage and Routing

Calls to +995 425 numbers are routed over the Georgian PSTN. For international callers, the call will be terminated as a fixed-line call, and charges may apply based on the caller's international tariff. It is important to note that while VoIP services may be used to place calls to these numbers, the destination is a traditional geographic line. When dialing from a mobile phone, ensure that the plus sign is used to indicate the international format, as some networks may not recognize the leading '00' if not properly configured.