Area Code 230 – Soroca
The phone area code for Soroca is 230 (international format +373230). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 230
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📍 Geographic Location of Soroca
Geographic Overview
The area code 230 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Soroca and its surrounding administrative district in the Republic of Moldova. Soroca is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the border with Ukraine, and is known for its historical fortress and strategic position on the Dniester River. The code covers the urban area of Soroca as well as nearby villages and rural communities within the Soroca District.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line subscriber in Soroca from within Moldova, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 230 and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. The complete national format is:
0 230 XX XX XX
For example, if the local number is 2 34 56, you would dial 0 230 2 34 56 from anywhere within Moldova.
When calling from abroad, you must use the international access code (typically 00 or +), followed by Moldova's country calling code 373, the area code 230 (without the leading trunk prefix), and the 5-digit local number. The international format is:
+373 230 XX XX XX
For the same example, you would dial +373 230 2 34 56 from any international location.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Soroca: In most cases, you can dial the 5-digit local number directly without the area code, but this depends on your specific telephone operator's local dialing rules. For clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format.
- Callers from other regions in Moldova: Always dial 0 followed by 230 and the local number.
- International callers: Always use the plus sign (+) or the international prefix of your country, then 373, then 230 and the local number. Do not include the trunk prefix 0.
Additional Considerations
As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes in the Soroca area, meaning that 230 is the sole geographic code for this region. All fixed-line numbers in Soroca are 7 digits long when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). The code is exclusively used for PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services; mobile numbers in Moldova use different non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 60, 62, 68, 69) and are not affected by this area code.
For businesses and residents, it is important to note that calls to Soroca from mobile phones within Moldova are charged according to your mobile operator's national call rates, which may differ from local fixed-line tariffs. When dialing from abroad, standard international rates apply.