Area Code 2522 – Sainshand city, Dornogovi

Overview of Area Code 2522

Area code 2522 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Sainshand, the administrative center of the Dornogovi Province in Mongolia. This code is part of the Mongolian national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the city and its immediate surroundings.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Sainshand is located in the eastern part of Mongolia, approximately 450 kilometers south of the capital, Ulaanbaatar. As the capital of Dornogovi Province, it serves as a key administrative, commercial, and transportation hub for the region, including the nearby border town of Zamiin-Uud. The 2522 area code covers all fixed-line subscribers within the Sainshand city limits and the adjacent rural areas that are part of the Dornogovi Province's central district.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Sainshand from within Mongolia, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2522 and the subscriber's 6-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 123456, the national dialing format is: 0 2522 123456.

For international callers, the country code for Mongolia is +976. Therefore, to reach the same number from abroad, you would dial: +976 2522 123456. Note that the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted when dialing from outside Mongolia.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Mongolia: Dial the full national number: 0 2522 123456.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then Mongolia's country code 976, followed by the area code and local number: +976 2522 123456.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Sainshand; the 2522 code is exclusively used for fixed-line services in the area. Mobile numbers in Mongolia are non-geographic and begin with 8 or 9, so they are not affected by this area code. As Mongolia's telecommunications network evolves, VoIP services may also be assigned numbers under geographic codes, but they are not tied to a physical location.

For businesses or individuals planning to establish a presence in Sainshand, securing a local number with the 2522 code can enhance local credibility and ensure that customers can reach them at local rates. The Mongolian Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) manages the allocation of these codes.