Area Code 40 – Niksic/Pluzine/Savnik
The phone area code for Niksic/Pluzine/Savnik is 40 (international format +38240). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 40
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📍 Geographic Location of Niksic/Pluzine/Savnik
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The area code 40 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Montenegrin public switched telephone network (PSTN), allocated under the international country calling code +382. It serves the northwestern municipalities of Nikšić, Plužine, and Šavnik. Nikšić, the second-largest city in Montenegro, is the principal economic and administrative hub of the region, while Plužine and Šavnik are smaller municipalities located in the mountainous interior near the Piva and Tara river basins. The code is administered by the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP) of Montenegro, which oversees the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats and Number Structure
Subscriber numbers within the +382 40 range are typically six digits in length, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of eight digits when combined with the NDC. For domestic calls placed within Montenegro, callers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 040 XXX XXX. For international calls originating from outside Montenegro, the format is +382 40 XXX XXX (or 00382 40 XXX XXX using the international dialing prefix from most countries). When calling from a mobile phone, the plus sign (+) and country code are essential for proper international routing.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Montenegro): Dial 040 followed by the six-digit subscriber number. For example, to reach a fixed line in Nikšić, dial 040 123 456.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then 382, then 40, and the six-digit subscriber number. Example from the US: 011 382 40 123 456; from the UK: 00 382 40 123 456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Montenegro does not currently employ overlay codes for geographic areas; the 40 code remains exclusive to the Nikšić/Plužine/Šavnik region. However, number portability is available for fixed-line services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. As the country's telecommunications market evolves, some VoIP providers may offer numbers with this geographic code, but the underlying routing remains tied to the designated region.