Area Code 443 – Gagra
The phone area code for Gagra is 443 (international format +995443). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gagra
Geographic Overview
The +995 443 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Gagra district, located in the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia. This region, situated on the Black Sea coast, is known for its subtropical climate and resort towns. The code covers the administrative center of Gagra and its surrounding settlements, including Pitsunda and Bichvinta. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure of the area.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Georgia, the national trunk prefix '0' is used before the area code. The local number format is 0 443 XX XX XX, where '0' is the trunk prefix, '443' is the area code, and the subscriber number is typically 6 digits. For example, a local call to a landline in Gagra would be dialed as 0 443 12 34 56.
For international callers, the format is +995 443 XX XX XX, omitting the leading '0'. Thus, a caller from abroad would dial +995 443 12 34 56. The plus sign represents the international access prefix, which varies by country (e.g., '011' from the US, '00' from most European countries).
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Georgia): Dial the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number. For example, to call Gagra from Tbilisi, dial 0 443 12 34 56.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00, 011), then Georgia's country code +995, then the area code 443 (without the leading '0'), and the subscriber number. Example: 00 995 443 12 34 56.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for the 443 area. The subscriber number length within this code is fixed at 6 digits. This code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Georgia are assigned to non-geographic prefixes starting with 5, 7, and 9. It is important to note that due to the political status of Abkhazia, international routing to this area may sometimes involve alternative carriers, but the +995 443 code remains the official ITU-T assigned code for this geographic region.