Area Code 494 – lanchxuti

The +995 494 numbering block is a geographic area code assigned within the Georgian national numbering plan, specifically serving the administrative district of Lanchkhuti (ლანჩხუთი) in the Guria region of western Georgia. This area code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) telephone services, connecting subscribers in the town of Lanchkhuti and the surrounding villages, including the nearby settlements of Lesa, Chochkhati, and Nigvziani.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Lanchkhuti is the administrative center of the Lanchkhuti Municipality, which is part of the Guria region. The municipality is bordered by the Black Sea to the west and the cities of Ozurgeti to the south and Samtredia to the east. The +995 494 code covers the entire municipality, which is predominantly rural, with agriculture and small-scale trade being the primary economic activities. The area is known for its tea and citrus plantations, as well as its proximity to the popular seaside resort of Kobuleti, which lies to the southwest.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

When calling a fixed-line number in Lanchkhuti from within Georgia, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 494, and then the local subscriber number. The local subscriber number length in the Georgian numbering plan is typically 6 digits for geographic areas, making the complete national significant number (NSN) 9 digits long (including the leading 0). For example, a local number might be formatted as 0 494 XX XX XX.

For international callers, the format changes to the international prefix (usually + or 00), followed by the country code 995, then the area code 494 (without the leading 0), and the 6-digit subscriber number. Thus, the international format becomes +995 494 XX XX XX. For instance, if the local number is 123456, the international dialing format would be +995 494 123456.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

As of the current Georgian numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for the Lanchkhuti area. The 494 code is exclusively assigned to the Lanchkhuti municipality, and no other geographic area shares this code. This simplifies dialing procedures, as there is no need for 10-digit dialing within the region. The Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) oversees the allocation and management of numbering resources, ensuring that each geographic area has a unique code.

Practical Guidance for Callers

For local callers within the Lanchkhuti area, it is common to dial only the 6-digit subscriber number when calling within the same exchange, though the full national format (0 494 ...) is always safe. For callers from other parts of Georgia, the national trunk prefix 0 must be used. For international callers, it is essential to replace the leading 0 with the +995 country code. Always verify the number with the recipient, as mobile numbers in Georgia do not use geographic codes and are prefixed with 5 or 7 (e.g., +995 5XX XX XX XX).