Area Code 474 – Lipetsk
The phone area code for Lipetsk is 474 (international format +7474). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 474
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📍 Geographic Location of Lipetsk
Overview of Area Code +7 474
Area code +7 474 is a geographic destination code within the Russian Numbering Plan, allocated to the Lipetsk Oblast (administrative region) in the Central Federal District of Russia. The code serves the city of Lipetsk, the administrative center, as well as surrounding towns and rural localities within the region. It is important to distinguish this from the international prefix +7, which is the country calling code for Russia and Kazakhstan. When dialing from abroad, the full international format is +7 474 XX XX-XX (or +7 474 XXX-XX-XX depending on the local number length).
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +7 474 area code covers the entire Lipetsk Oblast, which includes major population centers such as Yelets, Gryazi, Lebedyan, and Dankov. The region is part of the Central Economic Region and is known for its metallurgical industry and agricultural production. The code is administered by the regional branch of Rostelecom and other licensed operators, following the Russian numbering plan under the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Russia (including Lipetsk Oblast), the national trunk prefix is 8, followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 8 474 XX XX-XX. For example, to call a Lipetsk number from Moscow, you would dial 8 474 25-XX-XX (where 25-XX-XX is a sample local number). For international callers, the exit code of the originating country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) is followed by Russia's country code 7, then the area code without the leading '0' (which is not used in Russia), and the subscriber number: +7 474 25-XX-XX.
Numbering Structure and Overlay Considerations
Russian geographic numbers typically have a total length of 10 digits when dialed nationally (including the area code), and 11 digits internationally (including the country code). In the +7 474 area, subscriber numbers are usually 7 digits long, but some may be 6 digits in smaller exchanges. There is no overlay code currently assigned to Lipetsk Oblast; the 474 code is the sole geographic code for the region. However, due to number exhaustion, new numbers may be assigned with different initial digits within the 474 range.
Practical Tips for Callers
When calling a Lipetsk number from a mobile phone in Russia, you can use the same national format (8 474...). If you are using VoIP or a satellite phone, ensure you have the correct international access code. For businesses, it is essential to display numbers in international format on websites and marketing materials to avoid confusion for foreign clients. Always verify the local number length before dialing, as it may vary.