Area Code 445 – Ochamchire

Geographic Overview

The +995 445 numbering block is a geographic area code assigned to the Ochamchire district in the Republic of Georgia. Ochamchire is a coastal town located in the Abkhazia region, along the Black Sea, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Sukhumi. The area code covers the town itself and the surrounding administrative district, including smaller settlements and rural communities. As a geographic prefix, 445 is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and numbers under this code are allocated to residential, business, and government subscribers within the designated calling area.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Ochamchire from within Georgia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 445 and the local subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Ochamchire numbers is 9 digits, comprising the area code (445) and a 6-digit local number. The international format, as defined by ITU-T E.164, is +995 445 XXX XXX, where +995 is Georgia's country calling code. For example, a local number 123456 would be dialed as 0 445 123456 within Georgia and as +995 445 123456 from abroad.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Ochamchire: Depending on the local network configuration, calls to another subscriber within the same area may require only the 6-digit local number, or the full national format (0 445 XXX XXX). It is recommended to use the full national format to ensure connectivity across all operators.

Callers from other regions of Georgia: Dial 0 445 XXX XXX. The leading 0 is the national trunk prefix and is required for all domestic calls to geographic numbers.

International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 995 (Georgia's country code), then 445 and the 6-digit local number. Omit the leading 0 used in domestic dialing.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources. The 445 area code is part of the national numbering plan and is subject to the regulations governing geographic numbers. In recent years, the region has seen infrastructure development, and fixed-line services are provided by several operators, including state-owned and private companies. Number portability is available within Georgia, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, though porting between geographic and mobile codes is subject to specific rules.

For businesses or individuals in Ochamchire, using the geographic number provides a local presence and can be more cost-effective for local calling. However, for international communications, VoIP or mobile services may offer alternative pricing structures. Always verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider, as network changes can occur.