Area Code 349 – Jonava
The phone area code for Jonava is 349 (international format +370349). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 349
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📍 Geographic Location of Jonava
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +370 349 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Jonava district municipality in central Lithuania. Jonava, the administrative center of Jonava District Municipality, is located in Kaunas County, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Kaunas, the country's second-largest city. The code covers the urban area of Jonava city and its surrounding settlements, including villages and rural localities within the municipality's boundaries. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and is used for fixed-line services, including traditional analog lines, ISDN, and fixed VoIP services that are registered to a physical address within the coverage area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Lithuania, the number is dialed as 8 349 xxx xx or 8 349 xxxxx (depending on the subscriber number length), where the leading '8' is the national trunk prefix. From abroad, callers must use the international format: +370 349 xxx xx or +370 349 xxxxx. The Lithuanian numbering plan uses a variable subscriber number length; in Jonava, subscriber numbers typically consist of 5 to 7 digits after the NDC. When dialing from a mobile phone in Lithuania, it is common to use the international format with '+370' even for domestic calls, as this ensures proper routing.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Jonava; the 349 code is exclusively assigned to this geographic area. However, number portability is in effect in Lithuania, meaning that a fixed-line number with the 349 prefix may be ported to a different operator, but it will still be associated with the Jonava geographic area for routing purposes. Callers should be aware that the geographic indication does not necessarily reflect the physical location of the called party if the number has been ported to a VoIP service, but the number remains within the Jonava tariff zone for billing.
Services and Usage
The 349 prefix is used by residential and business subscribers in Jonava, including local government offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial enterprises. It supports standard voice calls, fax, and ISDN services. For international callers, the cost of calling a Jonava number is typically higher than calling a mobile number, but rates vary by carrier. It is important to note that while the code is geographic, it does not guarantee that the call will be answered in Jonava, as call forwarding and VoIP services can redirect calls anywhere.