Area Code 495 – Moscow
The phone area code for Moscow is 495 (international format +7495). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 495
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📍 Geographic Location of Moscow
Geographic Overview
The +7 495 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Moscow metropolitan area, the capital and largest city of the Russian Federation. It serves the central part of the city within the boundaries of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) and several adjacent territories. This code is one of the most historically significant in Russia, having been in use since the Soviet era. It is distinct from the +7 499 code, which was introduced as an overlay for the same geographic region to expand numbering capacity.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For callers within Russia, the national trunk prefix '8' is used before the area code. Thus, a call to a Moscow number would be dialed as 8 495 XXX-XX-XX, where 'XXX-XX-XX' is the seven-digit local subscriber number. Internationally, callers must use the country code +7, followed by the area code and subscriber number, omitting the trunk prefix: +7 495 XXX-XX-XX. For example, a typical Moscow number might be +7 495 123-45-67. When dialing from a mobile phone within Russia, it is common to use the international format (+7 495...) as well.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 495 code covers the central and eastern parts of Moscow, including the Kremlin, the Central Administrative Okrug, and many residential and business districts. It is administered by the Central Telecommunication Company (part of Rostelecom) and other licensed operators. The code is used for both fixed-line PSTN services and, in some cases, for VoIP numbers that are geographically tied to Moscow. The numbering capacity is managed under the Russian numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Overlay and Number Portability
Due to the high demand for telephone numbers in Moscow, the 499 code was introduced as an overlay. This means that both 495 and 499 serve the same geographic area, and local calls between them are not considered long-distance. Subscribers in Moscow may have numbers in either code, and the cost of calling between 495 and 499 is the same as a local call. Additionally, number portability is available within Russia, allowing users to retain their 495 numbers when changing operators, provided the service is within the same geographic region.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Moscow, dialing a 495 number requires only the seven-digit subscriber number if the call originates from another 495 or 499 number. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format. For international callers, always use +7 495 followed by the subscriber number. Be aware that some services may display numbers in the format +7 (495) XXX-XX-XX, which is the standard presentation.