Area Code 491 – Ryazan
The phone area code for Ryazan is 491 (international format +7491). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 491
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📍 Geographic Location of Ryazan
Geographic Overview
The area code +7 491 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Ryazan region of the Russian Federation. This code covers the administrative center of Ryazan and its surrounding districts within Ryazan Oblast, which lies approximately 190 kilometers southeast of Moscow. The region is an important industrial and transportation hub, with the city of Ryazan serving as the primary economic and cultural center.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Ryazan area from within Russia, the national trunk prefix 8 is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number such as 25-40-10 would be dialed as 8-491-25-40-10 from other parts of Russia. From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (00 or +), the country code 7, the area code 491, and the subscriber number, resulting in +7 491 25-40-10.
Local calls within the Ryazan zone do not require the area code; subscribers can dial the seven-digit number directly. However, due to the introduction of overlay plans in some Russian regions, it is always advisable to confirm with your local service provider whether the area code is mandatory for local calls.
Numbering Structure
The subscriber numbers within the +7 491 code are seven digits long, following the standard Russian fixed-line format. The code is allocated to PJSC Rostelecom and other licensed fixed-line operators serving the region. Numbering capacity is managed by the Russian Federal Communications Agency (Rossvyaz) under the national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Caller Instructions
- For local callers: Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly.
- For national callers (outside the area): Dial 8, then 491, then the 7-digit subscriber number.
- For international callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 7, then 491, then the 7-digit subscriber number.
Important Considerations
As with all Russian geographic codes, calls to +7 491 are tariffed as local or national calls depending on the caller's location. Mobile and VoIP users should note that the code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Russia use the non-geographic codes starting with 9 (e.g., +7 9xx). If you are unsure about the destination of a call, always verify the number format to avoid unexpected charges.