Area Code 230 – Suceava
The phone area code for Suceava is 230 (international format +40230). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 230
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📍 Geographic Location of Suceava
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +40 230 country and area code combination is assigned to the geographic region of Suceava, a city and administrative seat of Suceava County, located in the historical region of Bukovina, northeastern Romania. The numbering area encompasses the city of Suceava itself, as well as the surrounding metropolitan area and localities within the county that are served by the same telephone exchange. This code is part of Romania's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services.
Primary Cities and Localities Served
The 230 area code covers Suceava city and its immediate surroundings, including towns such as Ipotești, Salcea, and Șcheia, among others. It is one of the several geographic area codes in the region, with neighboring codes like 231 for Botoșani and 233 for Neamț, but 230 is specifically dedicated to the Suceava area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Romania, dialing a local number in the Suceava area requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code 230 and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). For example, to call a fixed line in Suceava from another Romanian city, you would dial: 0230 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the format is: +40 230 XXX XXX (or 0040 230 XXX XXX from many countries). The leading 0 is dropped when dialing from abroad, as per international dialing conventions.
Local calls within the same area code can often be made using only the subscriber number (without the area code), depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid errors, it is recommended to use the full national format.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the Suceava area; the 230 code remains the sole geographic code for this region. This means that the number capacity is limited to the 6-digit subscriber numbers, providing up to 1,000,000 possible combinations. In the future, if number exhaustion occurs, an overlay could be introduced, but currently, no such plans have been announced.
Practical Usage and Tips
When calling from abroad, always ensure you have the correct country code (+40) and drop the initial 0 of the area code. For example, a call from the United States to a Suceava number would be: 011 40 230 XXX XXX. For callers within Romania using mobile phones, it is essential to include the area code even when calling a number in the same city, as mobile networks require the full national number.
Businesses and residents in the Suceava area should display their numbers in international format (+40 230...) on websites and international correspondence to facilitate global reachability.