Area Code 299 – Cahul
The phone area code for Cahul is 299 (international format +373299). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 299
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📍 Geographic Location of Cahul
Geographic Overview
The area code 299 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Cahul and its surrounding administrative district in the Republic of Moldova. Cahul is located in the southern part of the country, near the border with Romania and Ukraine, and serves as an important regional economic and cultural center. The code covers the city itself as well as nearby towns and rural localities within the Cahul District.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Cahul from within Moldova, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 299 and the subscriber's six-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 299 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the country code for Moldova is +373. Therefore, to reach a Cahul number from abroad, dial +373 299 XXX XXX. Note that the leading trunk prefix 0 is omitted when dialing from outside Moldova.
Local vs. International Call Instructions
- Local callers (within Moldova): Dial 0 299 XXX XXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 373 299 XXX XXX.
Numbering and Overlays
Fixed-line numbers in Cahul are seven digits long when including the area code (0 299 XXX XXX). As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, no overlay codes have been introduced for this geographic area, meaning the 299 code is exclusively used for the Cahul region. However, subscribers should always verify the current dialing procedures with their service provider, as local regulatory changes may occur.
Practical Considerations
When placing calls to Cahul, be aware that Moldova's telecommunications infrastructure has transitioned to digital exchanges, and VoIP services are widely used. For VoIP users, the same international format (+373 299 XXX XXX) applies. If you are calling from a mobile phone within Moldova, you may need to include the trunk prefix 0, depending on your operator's dialing plan. Always confirm the correct number with the recipient to avoid misdialing.