Area Code 814 – Republic of Karelia
The phone area code for Republic of Karelia is 814 (international format +7814). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 814
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📍 Geographic Location of Republic of Karelia
Overview of Area Code +7 814
Area code +7 814 is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Republic of Karelia, a federal subject of the Russian Federation located in the northwest of the country, bordering Finland. This code covers the entire republic, including its capital, Petrozavodsk, as well as other significant towns such as Kondopoga, Segezha, Kostomuksha, and Sortavala. As a geographic code, it is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the region, and it is administered under the Russian national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Karelian fixed-line number from within Russia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 8, followed by the area code 814 and the local subscriber number, which is typically 5 to 7 digits long. The complete national format is: 8-814-XXX-XX-XX. For example, a local number in Petrozavodsk might be dialed as 8-814-2X-XX-XX.
For international callers, the Russian country code +7 is used, followed by the area code (without the leading trunk prefix) and the subscriber number. The international format is: +7 814 XXX-XX-XX. For instance, to call a fixed line in Petrozavodsk from abroad, one would dial +7 814 2XX-XX-XX.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The Republic of Karelia is a large region with a relatively sparse population, and its telecommunications infrastructure is primarily concentrated in urban centers. The area code 814 is not overlaid with any other codes; it is the sole geographic code for the republic. Local calls within the same code are dialed using the 8-814 format, while calls to other Russian regions require the full national dialing sequence.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Karelia): Dial 8-814 followed by the local number, even for calls within the same city.
- National callers (from other Russian regions): Dial 8-814 followed by the local number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then 7 814, followed by the local number.
It is important to note that as of recent years, Russia has introduced a transition to a single '7' prefix for all calls, but the '8' trunk prefix remains standard for domestic calls. Always verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider if you encounter issues.