Area Code 319 – Birštonas/Prienai
The phone area code for Birštonas/Prienai is 319 (international format +370319). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 319
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📍 Geographic Location of Birštonas/Prienai
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Lithuanian national destination code 319 is a geographic area code assigned to the Birštonas and Prienai districts, located in the southern part of the country. This code falls under the jurisdiction of the Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania (RRT), which oversees the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The area encompasses the resort municipality of Birštonas, known for its mineral springs and wellness tourism, and the larger Prienai district, which includes the town of Prienai and surrounding rural communities. Both districts are situated along the Nemunas River, and the code serves fixed-line PSTN and VoIP subscribers within this defined geographic region.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Lithuania, the national format requires dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. Thus, a typical local call to a fixed line in this region would be dialed as 0 319 XXXXX, where XXXXX represents the 5-digit local subscriber number. When calling from abroad, the international format is used: +370 319 XXXXX (or 00370 319 XXXXX from most European countries). The plus sign (+) indicates the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the United States). It is important to note that the leading zero is dropped when using the international format. For example, a caller from the United Kingdom would dial 00 370 319 XXXXX.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
Lithuanian geographic numbers are typically 8 digits long when including the area code, excluding the trunk prefix. In the case of code 319, the subscriber number consists of 5 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) 8 digits (319 + 5 digits). There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this area; the 319 code is exclusively used for the Birštonas/Prienai region. However, subscribers may have migrated to VoIP services, but the geographic number remains associated with the physical location for regulatory and emergency services purposes.
Practical Guidance for Callers
For local callers within the same area code, it is possible to dial only the 5-digit subscriber number in some cases, but the recommended practice is to always use the full national format to avoid confusion. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+370) and drop the trunk prefix. For example, to call a business in Prienai with the number 45678, you would dial +370 319 45678 from any international location. Always verify the number length, as some older numbers may have fewer digits, but the current standard is 5 digits after the area code.