Area Code 811 – Pskov

Geographic Overview and Jurisdiction

The Russian national destination code (NDC) 811 is a geographic area code assigned to the Pskov region (Pskovskaya Oblast) of the Russian Federation. This administrative jurisdiction is located in the northwest of the country, bordering Estonia, Latvia, and Belarus. The code covers the city of Pskov, the administrative center, as well as the surrounding towns and rural localities within the region, including Velikiye Luki, Ostrov, and Nevel. As a geographic code, 811 is used for fixed-line PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services, and its allocation is managed by the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

When calling a fixed-line subscriber in the Pskov region from within Russia, the national trunk prefix '8' is used, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is: 8-811-XXX-XX-XX. For example, to call a number in Pskov from Moscow, you would dial: 8 811 123-45-67. From outside Russia, the international access prefix (e.g., '00' in most European countries, '011' in North America) is used, followed by Russia's country code '+7', the area code (without the trunk prefix), and the subscriber number. The international format is: +7 811 XXX-XX-XX. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial: 011 7 811 123-45-67.

Local vs. International Calling

Within the Pskov region, local calls are made using the seven-digit subscriber number alone, without the area code. For example, a call from a landline in Pskov to another landline in Pskov would simply require dialing 123-45-67. However, when calling from a mobile phone within Russia, the full national format (8-811-XXX-XX-XX) is typically required, as mobile networks route calls based on the complete number. For international callers, it is essential to omit the leading '8' and use '+7' instead. Overlay considerations are not applicable to this code, as no overlay area codes have been introduced for the Pskov region; the 811 code remains the sole geographic code for the region.

Important Notes for Callers

• When dialing from abroad, always replace the '8' with '+7' to ensure correct international routing.
• Subscriber numbers in the Pskov region are seven digits long, and the area code is not optional for calls originating from outside the region.
• For VoIP or mobile users, ensure that your service provider supports international dialing to Russia and that you have the correct country code.