Area Code 436 – Tskaltubo

Geographic Overview

The +995 436 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tskaltubo region in western Georgia. Tskaltubo, a resort town known for its radon-carbonate mineral springs, lies in the Imereti region, approximately 15 kilometers from the regional capital, Kutaisi. The area code covers the town itself and the surrounding administrative district, including nearby villages and rural settlements. As part of Georgia's national numbering plan, the 436 code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this specific geographic zone.

Dialing Formats

When calling a Tskaltubo fixed-line number from within Georgia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 436 and the subscriber's seven-digit local number. For example, a local number such as 1234567 would be dialed as 0 436 1234567. From abroad, callers should use the international format: the Georgian country code +995, the area code 436 (without the leading zero), and the seven-digit subscriber number, resulting in +995 436 1234567.

Geographic and Administrative Context

Tskaltubo is part of the Imereti region, one of Georgia's historical provinces. The area code 436 is one of several geographic codes in the region; neighboring areas include Kutaisi (431) and other districts. The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) administers the numbering plan, ensuring that geographic codes correspond to specific administrative boundaries. Overlays are not currently in effect for this area, meaning the 436 code is unique to Tskaltubo and its environs.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Tskaltubo, it is still necessary to include the area code when dialing any fixed-line number, as seven-digit local dialing is not permitted. For callers from other Georgian cities, the same national format applies: dial 0, then 436, then the local number. International callers should replace the leading zero with the +995 country code. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Georgia are non-geographic (begin with 5xx), fixed-line numbers under 436 are tied to physical locations.

Businesses and residents in Tskaltubo often use these lines for local administrative services, hotels, and sanatoriums catering to the spa tourism industry. When contacting these services from abroad, using the correct international format ensures proper routing through the PSTN.