Area Code 444 – Gudauta

Geographic Overview

The +995 444 area code is a geographic numbering resource assigned to the Gudauta district in the Republic of Abkhazia, a partially recognized state internationally acknowledged as part of Georgia. Gudauta is a coastal town situated on the Black Sea, approximately 37 kilometers northwest of Sukhumi, the region's capital. The district is known for its citrus orchards, tea plantations, and the nearby resort of Novy Afon. The administrative center, Gudauta town, serves as the primary hub for local government and commerce.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Gudauta from within Georgia, subscribers use the national trunk prefix '0', followed by the area code '444' and the local subscriber number. The local numbers typically consist of five digits, making the complete national format: 0 444 XX XX XX. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 444 12 34 56.

For international callers, the format is: +995 444 XX XX XX, where '+995' is the country calling code for Georgia. Thus, the same example would be dialed as +995 444 12 34 56 from abroad.

Jurisdictional and Routing Considerations

Due to the complex political status of Abkhazia, call routing to the 444 area code may involve transit through international gateways or alternative carriers. While the Georgian national numbering plan officially includes this code, in practice, calls from outside the region may be subject to specific routing agreements. It is advisable for international callers to verify with their service provider that they can reach Georgian networks, as some carriers may route calls to Abkhazia via Russian networks, which could incur different tariffs or require alternative dialing procedures.

Overlays and Numbering Changes

As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, there are no overlay codes for the 444 area. The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) manages the numbering plan, and any changes to the area code structure would be announced well in advance. Subscribers in Gudauta retain the same number for both local and international calls, with the area code being an integral part of the E.164 number.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Gudauta, it is common to dial only the five-digit subscriber number when calling within the same area code, though the full national format is always valid. For callers from other parts of Georgia, the trunk prefix '0' must be used. For international callers, the plus sign (+) represents the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., '00' in most European countries, '011' in the United States). Always replace the plus sign with the appropriate international prefix when dialing from a landline.