Area Code 251 – Donduseni
The phone area code for Donduseni is 251 (international format +373251). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 251
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📍 Geographic Location of Donduseni
Overview of Area Code +373 251
Area code 251 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Republic of Moldova's national numbering plan, assigned to the northern district of Dondușeni (also spelled Donduseni). The district's administrative center, the city of Dondușeni, along with surrounding localities, is served by this code. Geographically, the region borders Ukraine to the north and is part of Moldova's northern economic and cultural zone.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Dondușeni area, the international dialing format is:
- +373 251 XXX XX (from abroad)
- 0 251 XXX XX (from within Moldova, including from mobile networks)
The subscriber number is typically six digits long, following the NDC. For example, a local number might be formatted as +373 251 45 678 or, domestically, 0 251 45 678.
Calling Instructions
- Callers from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (00 or +), then the country code 373, then the area code 251 (without the leading zero), followed by the six-digit subscriber number.
- Callers from within Moldova: Dial 0 (trunk prefix), then the area code 251, then the subscriber number. This applies to both fixed-line and mobile callers.
- Local calls within the Dondușeni area: In most cases, the full national format (0 251 XXX XX) is still used, as Moldova has not adopted a closed dialing plan with abbreviated local dialing.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Moldovan numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Area code 251 is allocated to the fixed PSTN network, operated primarily by the national incumbent provider, Moldtelecom. As of recent years, no overlay codes have been introduced for this area, meaning that the 251 code remains the sole geographic identifier for Dondușeni. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, though the geographic significance of the code remains unchanged.
For businesses or individuals contacting Dondușeni, it is important to note that calls to this area are typically charged at standard national or international rates, depending on the caller's location. VoIP and mobile users should ensure they include the appropriate prefix when dialing to avoid misrouting.