Area Code 1582 – Choibalsan city, Dornod
The phone area code for Choibalsan city, Dornod is 1582 (international format +9761582). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Choibalsan city, Dornod
Geographic Overview
The area code 1582 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to Choibalsan, the administrative center of Dornod Province in eastern Mongolia. Choibalsan is the fourth-largest city in Mongolia and serves as a key industrial and transportation hub near the Chinese border. The code covers the city and its immediate surrounding areas within Dornod aimag.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Choibalsan from within Mongolia, subscribers dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 1582 and the local subscriber number. The local numbers typically consist of 6 digits, making the complete national format 0 1582 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the country code for Mongolia is +976. After dialing the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), callers must omit the leading trunk prefix '0'. Therefore, the international dialing format becomes +976 1582 XXX XXX. For example, a local number such as 123456 would be dialed as 0 1582 123456 domestically and +976 1582 123456 from abroad.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within Choibalsan may sometimes use abbreviated dialing for numbers within the same exchange, but it is always safe to use the full national format. Callers from other Mongolian cities must dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code. International callers should replace the leading '0' with the Mongolian country code +976 and ensure they have the correct international exit code for their country.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Mongolian Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) oversees the allocation of geographic area codes. As of recent years, there have been no overlay plans for Choibalsan, meaning the 1582 code is exclusively used for fixed-line services in this region. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some subscribers may have number portability, so the geographic code does not always guarantee a physical location. Nevertheless, for standard PSTN landlines, 1582 remains a reliable indicator of a Choibalsan-based number.
For businesses or individuals establishing a presence in Dornod Province, obtaining a local 1582 number can enhance local trust and accessibility. When marketing such numbers internationally, it is crucial to display them in the international format (+976 1582 ...) to avoid confusion and ensure correct routing.