Area Code 362 – Batken, Naryn region

Geographic Overview and Coverage

The +996 362 country and area code combination is assigned to the Batken and Naryn regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. These are distinct administrative territories in the eastern and southern parts of the country, separated by other regions. The code 362 serves as the National Destination Code (NDC) for fixed-line telephone services within these areas, following the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan.

Primary Cities and Administrative Jurisdiction

Within the Batken Region, the code covers the administrative center, Batken, as well as significant towns such as Kyzyl-Kiya and Sulyukta. In the Naryn Region, it includes the regional capital, Naryn, and smaller settlements like At-Bashy. These areas are governed by local territorial administrations under the Kyrgyz Republic's central government. The geographic coverage is non-contiguous, reflecting the historical allocation of numbering resources to specific oblasts (regions).

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For callers within Kyrgyzstan, dialing a fixed-line number in the Batken or Naryn region requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code '362' and the subscriber number. The local number length typically ranges from 5 to 6 digits, depending on the specific exchange. The complete national format is: 0 362 XXX XXX (or 0 362 XXXX XXX for longer subscriber numbers).

For international callers, the format is: +996 362 XXX XXX (or +996 362 XXXX XXX). The leading '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad. For example, to call a fixed line in Batken city from the United States, one would dial: 011 996 362 XXX XXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the 362 area. The numbering plan is closed, meaning the area code is mandatory for all calls within the country, even for local calls placed from a different number within the same area code. This is a standard practice in the Kyrgyz Republic to ensure unambiguous routing.

Caller Instructions

For local callers (within Batken or Naryn): Always dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, even if calling from a number within the same area. Example: To call a number in Naryn from Batken, dial 0 362 123 456.

For international callers: Dial the international access code (e.g., '00' from many countries, or '011' from North America), followed by the Kyrgyzstan country code '+996', then the area code '362' (without the leading '0'), and the subscriber number. Example: +996 362 123 456.

All fixed-line numbers under this code are part of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and are primarily used for traditional voice services. Some numbers may be enabled for VoIP-based termination, but the geographic routing remains fixed.