Area Code 492 – Zestafoni
The phone area code for Zestafoni is 492 (international format +995492). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Zestafoni
Geographic Overview
The +995 492 prefix is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Zestafoni area in the Imereti region of western Georgia. Zestafoni is an industrial and administrative center located along the Kvirila River, approximately 150 kilometers west of the capital, Tbilisi. The code covers the city of Zestafoni and its surrounding municipalities, including nearby villages and rural settlements within the same administrative district.
Dialing Formats
When dialing from within Georgia, callers must use the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is: 0 492 XX XX XX (where X represents the local subscriber digits). For international callers, the country code +995 is used, and the leading '0' is omitted. The international format is: +995 492 XX XX XX.
Calling Instructions
- Domestic calls (within Georgia): Dial 0 492 followed by the 6-digit local number. Example: To call a landline in Zestafoni, dial 0 492 12 34 56.
- International calls (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then 995, then 492, and the 6-digit local number. Example: From the US, dial 011 995 492 12 34 56; from most European countries, dial 00 995 492 12 34 56.
Numbering Details
Subscriber numbers under this prefix are 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits (including the area code). The prefix is allocated to fixed-line services, primarily operated by Georgian telecommunications providers such as MagtiCom and Silknet, which offer PSTN and VoIP-based fixed telephony. As with other Georgian geographic codes, the 492 area is not subject to overlay codes; the numbering plan remains straightforward with a single NDC.
Practical Information
Zestafoni is known for its ferroalloy plant and is a key transit hub on the Tbilisi–Batumi railway line. Businesses and residents in the area rely on this prefix for landline communications. When calling from a mobile phone within Georgia, it is essential to include the '0' before the area code, as mobile networks do not automatically add it. For international callers, be aware of time zone differences (Georgia Standard Time, UTC+4) to avoid calling at inconvenient hours.