Area Code 495 – Khoni

Geographic Overview

The area code 495 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Khoni and its surrounding administrative district in the Imereti region of western Georgia. Khoni is situated on the left bank of the Tskhenistsqali River, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of the regional capital Kutaisi. The code serves both fixed-line PSTN subscribers and, in some cases, fixed wireless local loop services within the municipal boundaries.

Dialing Formats

Within Georgia, calls to Khoni numbers must be dialed using the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Khoni is eight digits long, comprising the NDC 495 and a five-digit local subscriber number. For example, a local Khoni number might appear as 0 495 XX XX XX when dialed domestically.

From abroad, callers must use the international prefix (typically + or 00), followed by Georgia's country calling code 995, then the area code 495 without the leading zero, and finally the five-digit subscriber number. Thus, the international format becomes +995 495 XX XX XX. For instance, if the local number is 495 12 34 56, the international dialing sequence would be +995 495 12 34 56.

Geographic Allocation and Numbering

According to the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC), the 495 NDC is part of the national numbering plan aligned with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic codes are allocated based on administrative regions, and Khoni's code is distinct from other Imereti codes such as Kutaisi (431) and Zestaponi (492). This structure ensures efficient routing and clear identification of the called party's location.

It is important to note that while most fixed lines in Khoni are connected via traditional copper PSTN, some newer deployments may utilize VoIP or fiber-optic infrastructure. However, the geographic nature of the code remains unchanged, and number portability within Georgia allows subscribers to retain their 495 numbers even if they move to a different operator, though the code still reflects the original geographic assignment.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Khoni can often dial the five-digit subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the operator's local dialing rules. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format 0 495 XX XX XX. Callers from other regions of Georgia must include the trunk prefix and area code. International callers should replace the leading zero with the country code, as shown above.

For businesses or individuals in Khoni, displaying the number in international format on websites and marketing materials is advisable to facilitate inbound calls from overseas clients and partners.