Area Code 426 – Kobuleti

Geographic Overview

The +995 426 country/area code combination corresponds to the geographic region of Kobuleti, a prominent coastal town in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia. Kobuleti is located on the Black Sea coast, approximately 20 kilometers north of Batumi, the regional capital. The area code 426 serves the Kobuleti municipality, which includes the town itself and surrounding settlements such as Chakvi, Tsikhisdziri, and Bobokvati. This region is a significant tourist destination, known for its subtropical climate, pebble beaches, and mineral water springs.

Dialing Formats

When dialing a landline number in Kobuleti from within Georgia, subscribers must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The national format is: 0 426 XX XX XX (where X represents digits of the 6-digit local number). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 426 12 34 56.

For international callers, the Georgian country code +995 is used, followed by the area code without the leading trunk prefix. The international format is: +995 426 XX XX XX. For instance, calling from abroad, one would dial +995 426 12 34 56.

Numbering Plan Details

According to the Georgian National Numbering Plan, geographic area codes are assigned by the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC). The area code 426 is classified as a geographic code, meaning it is tied to a specific physical location. Landline numbers under this code are primarily provided by fixed-line operators such as MagtiCom, Silknet, and others. The local subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits long, resulting in a total national significant number length of 9 digits (including the area code).

Overlay and Changes

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Kobuleti; the 426 code remains the sole geographic code for the area. However, subscribers should be aware that number portability is available in Georgia, allowing users to retain their numbers when switching operators, though this does not affect the geographic association of the code.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Kobuleti, it is possible to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code in some cases, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid errors. For callers from other regions of Georgia, dial 0 426 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, use +995 426 followed by the subscriber number. Ensure that you omit the leading 0 when dialing from abroad.