Area Code 32 – Kotor/Tivat

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +382 32 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Bay of Kotor region in Montenegro. This numbering area encompasses the municipalities of Kotor and Tivat, as well as the surrounding coastal settlements along the Bay of Kotor, including Perast, Dobrota, and Muo. Administratively, the region falls under the jurisdiction of the Kotor and Tivat local governments, which are part of the Coastal region of Montenegro. The area is a significant cultural and tourist hub, with Kotor being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Montenegro, the national significant number for fixed-line subscribers in the Kotor/Tivat area is eight digits long, comprising the NDC '32' followed by a six-digit subscriber number. To place a call from another fixed or mobile line within Montenegro, dial: 032 XXX XXX. For example, to reach a landline in Kotor, you would dial 032 123 456.

For international callers, the full E.164 format is required: +382 32 XXX XXX (or 00382 32 XXX XXX when using the international prefix from many countries). For instance, an international caller would dial +382 32 123 456. When calling from a mobile phone, it is essential to include the plus sign (+) and the country code, as most mobile networks do not require the international access code (00).

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Montenegro's numbering plan is administered by the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP). The 32 area code is a geographic code, and subscriber numbers within this area are typically allocated to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP-based fixed lines. There is no overlay code for this region; the 032 prefix is unique to the Kotor/Tivat area. Subscriber numbers are six digits long, and the total length of a national significant number is eight digits. As of the latest EKIP updates, there are no plans to introduce an overlay or to change the dialing procedures.

Call Routing and Services

Calls to +382 32 numbers are routed over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and are generally associated with residential and business fixed lines. The region's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, so many numbers are used by hotels, restaurants, and local businesses. For callers within Montenegro, calls to geographic numbers are typically charged at standard national rates, which may vary depending on the operator and the caller's plan. International callers should be aware that charges will apply according to their own operator's international tariff. Emergency services (112) and other essential services are accessible by dialing their respective short codes, regardless of the area code.