Area Code 3748 – Kok-Jangak/Suzak, Jalal-Abat region

Overview of Area Code +996 3748

Area code 3748 is a geographic destination code within the Kyrgyz Republic's national numbering plan, conforming to ITU-T E.164 recommendations. It is assigned to the town of Kok-Jangak and the surrounding Suzak district in the Jalal-Abad region (Jalalabat oblast). This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services and is administered by the State Communications Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

The code serves the Suzak district, which includes the administrative center Suzak and the town of Kok-Jangak (formerly known as Kok-Yangak). Kok-Jangak is a small coal-mining town located approximately 30 kilometers north of Jalal-Abad city. The area is part of the Fergana Valley's northern periphery, characterized by agricultural and light industrial activities. The numbering area is distinct from the regional capital's code (Jalal-Abad city uses 3722), and it does not include mobile or VoIP services, which are non-geographic.

Dialing Formats and Usage

For callers within Kyrgyzstan, the national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits, comprising the trunk prefix '0', the area code '3748', and a 5-digit subscriber number (e.g., 0 3748 2 34 56). The full international format from abroad is +996 3748 2 34 56, where +996 is the country code for Kyrgyzstan. Note that the leading '0' is dropped when dialing internationally.

Local calls within the same area code may require only the subscriber number, but this practice is becoming less common due to network modernization. For calls from other regions of Kyrgyzstan, dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number. For international callers, always use the plus sign (+) or the international access prefix of the originating country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of 2025, there is no overlay code for the Suzak/Kok-Jangak area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the current population density, and no changes are planned. However, subscribers may have migrated to IP-based telephony (VoIP) while retaining their geographic numbers, which is permitted under Kyrgyz regulations. Number portability is available for fixed lines within the same region, allowing users to switch operators while keeping their 3748 number.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• Local callers: Dial 0 3748 followed by the 5-digit subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial +996 3748 followed by the subscriber number, omitting the leading '0'.
• Emergency and special services: These are reached via short codes (e.g., 101 fire, 102 police, 103 ambulance) and are not affected by area codes.

When contacting businesses or residents in Kok-Jangak or Suzak, always verify the complete number, as the 5-digit subscriber portion is essential for successful routing.