Area Code 231 – Botoșani
The phone area code for Botoșani is 231 (international format +40231). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 231
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📍 Geographic Location of Botoșani
Overview of Area Code +40 231
Area code 231 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Romanian numbering plan, assigned to the Botoșani region in the northeastern part of the country. It is used for fixed-line telephone services (PSTN) and is administered under the authority of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM). The code covers the city of Botoșani, the county seat, as well as surrounding towns and rural localities within Botoșani County.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 231 area code serves the entire Botoșani County, which borders Ukraine to the north and Moldova to the east. Key localities included are Botoșani, Dorohoi, Săveni, Bucecea, and Darabani. The region is known for its historical significance and agricultural economy. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Botoșani County Council, but telecommunication services are regulated at the national level by ANCOM.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Romania, dialing a Botoșani fixed-line number requires the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 231 and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). The complete national format is: 0 231 XXX XXX.
For international callers, the Romanian country code +40 is used, followed by the area code without the leading 0. Thus, the international format is: +40 231 XXX XXX. For example, a local number in Botoșani might be dialed as 0231 123 456 from within Romania, or +40 231 123 456 from abroad.
It is important to note that Romania implemented a unified numbering plan; there are no separate trunk prefixes for different operators. The leading 0 is only used for national calls and is omitted when dialing from outside Romania.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the current ANCOM plan, there is no overlay code for the Botoșani area; the 231 code is exclusive to this geographic region. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment. Fixed-line numbers in this code are typically used for residential and business landlines, and some VoIP services may also use geographic numbers, but the code itself is not designated for mobile or non-geographic services.
Practical Tips for Callers
When calling a Botoșani number from a mobile phone within Romania, you must still include the 0 before the area code. From abroad, always replace the leading 0 with the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries) followed by 40 and the area code without the 0. For example, from the UK, you would dial 00 40 231 XXX XXX. Ensure you have the correct number of digits; Romanian fixed-line numbers in this area have 6 digits after the area code, making the total national significant number length 9 digits (including the area code).