Area Code 1422 – Ulgii, Bayan-Ulgii
The phone area code for Ulgii, Bayan-Ulgii is 1422 (international format +9761422). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Ulgii, Bayan-Ulgii
Geographic Overview
The area code 1422 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Ulgii, the administrative capital of Bayan-Ulgii Province in western Mongolia. This province shares borders with Russia to the north and China to the west, and is known for its diverse ethnic Kazakh population. Ulgii serves as the primary commercial and administrative hub for the region, with the code covering both the city center and surrounding suburban areas within the provincial capital's calling area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Ulgii from within Mongolia, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code, followed by the local subscriber number. The complete national format is:
- 0 1422 XXXX (where XXXX is the 4-digit local number)
For international callers, the country code for Mongolia is +976, and the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted. The international dialing format becomes:
- +976 1422 XXXX
For example, to call a landline in Ulgii with the local number 3456, a caller from the United States would dial +976 1422 3456, while a caller from Ulaanbaatar would dial 01422 3456.
Technical and Regulatory Notes
Mongolia's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Geographic area codes are allocated by the Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia. The 1422 code is specifically designated for fixed-line services, typically provided by the incumbent operator, but may also be used by alternative fixed-line carriers operating in the region. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes or 10-digit dialing requirements in Mongolia; the national significant number (NSN) length for geographic numbers is 8 digits, including the area code.
Callers should note that while most fixed-line numbers in Ulgii are 4 digits after the area code, some businesses may have migrated to VoIP or mobile services, which use different numbering ranges. Always verify the complete number with the recipient to avoid misdialing.
Practical Guidance
For domestic callers outside Bayan-Ulgii, always include the trunk prefix '0' and the area code. For international callers, use the plus sign (+) when dialing from mobile devices to ensure proper international routing. If you encounter difficulties, contact your service provider for assistance with international dialing to Mongolia.