Area Code 219 – Dnestrovsk

Geographic Overview

The area code 219 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Republic of Moldova's national numbering plan, designated for the city of Dnestrovsk (also known as Dnestrovsc). Dnestrovsk is located in the eastern part of Moldova, within the administrative-territorial unit on the left bank of the Dniester River. This region is internationally recognized as part of Moldova, though it operates under a special legal status. The code serves the city's fixed-line telephone subscribers, including residential and business lines, and is administered by the National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ANRCETI) of Moldova.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Dnestrovsk, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Domestic calls within Moldova: Dial 0 219 XXX XX. The leading 0 is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. The complete national number consists of the trunk prefix 0, the area code 219, and a six-digit subscriber number (e.g., 0 219 123 456).
• International calls from abroad: Dial +373 219 XXX XX. The country code for Moldova is +373, followed by the area code 219 (without the leading 0) and the six-digit subscriber number. For example, from the United States, you would dial 011 373 219 123 456.

Local vs. International Caller Instructions

For local callers within Dnestrovsk or the surrounding area, it is common to dial only the subscriber number when calling within the same local network, but the full national format 0 219 XXX XX is always valid. For callers from other Moldovan cities, the national format with the trunk prefix is required. International callers must replace the trunk prefix 0 with the international access code (e.g., 00 from many countries) and then dial Moldova's country code 373 followed by 219 and the subscriber number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 assignment, there is no overlay code for the Dnestrovsk area; the 219 code remains the sole geographic code for this region. Subscriber numbers are typically six digits, but the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is eight digits (excluding the trunk prefix). The Moldovan numbering plan is closed, meaning that the NSN length is fixed. It is important to note that the region's special status may affect the routing of calls from certain international networks, but the code is fully integrated into Moldova's national numbering plan.

For businesses or individuals in Dnestrovsk, ensuring that their number is correctly listed with the +373 219 prefix is essential for international accessibility. When dialing from abroad, always verify the correct international prefix for your country, as it varies (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries).