Area Code 298 – Comrat
The phone area code for Comrat is 298 (international format +373298). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 298
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📍 Geographic Location of Comrat
Overview of Area Code +373 298
Area code 298 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Republic of Moldova's national numbering plan, governed by the National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ANRCETI). It serves the town of Comrat, the administrative center of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (Găgăuzia), located in the southern part of the country. The code covers Comrat itself and the surrounding localities within the Comrat District, including nearby villages such as Chirsova and Budjac.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Comrat from within Moldova, the national trunk prefix 0 is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber's six-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 298 XXX XXX (where X represents a digit). For example, to call a local number 123456 from Chișinău, you would dial: 0 298 123456.
For international callers, the Moldovan country code +373 replaces the trunk prefix. The international dialing format is: +373 298 XXX XXX. Thus, a caller from abroad would dial +373 298 123456 to reach the same subscriber. Note that the leading '0' of the national format is omitted when dialing from outside Moldova.
Geographic and Administrative Context
Comrat is a significant economic and cultural hub within Gagauzia, an autonomous region with a distinct Turkic-speaking population. The area code 298 is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services (PSTN) and is not used for mobile numbers, which in Moldova are identified by non-geographic codes starting with 6, 7, or 8. The geographic nature of the code means that call tariffs are typically based on the distance between the caller and Comrat, although many modern telecom operators offer flat-rate national calling plans.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Comrat: In many cases, local calls may require only the six-digit subscriber number, but to ensure proper routing, it is recommended to use the full national format 0 298 XXX XXX.
- Domestic callers from other Moldovan regions: Dial 0 298 XXX XXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 373 298 XXX XXX.
As of the latest ANRCETI updates, no overlay codes have been introduced for Comrat, and the number length remains fixed at six digits after the area code. Always verify the current numbering plan with your service provider if you experience dialing issues.