Area Code 3156 – Tavildara

Overview of Area Code 3156

Area code 3156 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Tavildara and its surrounding district in Tajikistan. Tavildara is located in the Region of Republican Subordination (RRP), a mountainous area east of the capital Dushanbe. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, following ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 3156 area code covers the administrative district of Tavildara (also known as Sangvor), which includes the central town and several rural communities. The district is situated in the Rasht Valley, along the Surkhob River, and is known for its remote, high-altitude terrain. The code is used for fixed-line PSTN services, including both residential and business lines within this jurisdiction.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Tajikistan, the national trunk prefix is 8, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local subscriber number for Tavildara typically consists of 5 digits, making the complete national format: 8 3156 X XXXX. For example, to call a local number 12345 in Tavildara from another part of Tajikistan, you would dial: 8 3156 12345.

For international callers, the country calling code for Tajikistan is +992. The international dialing format is: +992 3156 X XXXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial: +992 3156 12345. Note that the leading trunk prefix '8' is not used when dialing from outside the country.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the Tavildara area. The 3156 code is exclusively used for fixed-line services in this district. Mobile numbers in Tajikistan are assigned separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 90, 91, 92, 93, etc.) and are not affected by this geographic code. When calling a mobile number from Tavildara, you would dial the mobile prefix directly, without using the 3156 area code.

Practical Tips for Callers

When dialing from a mobile phone within Tajikistan, you may need to include the trunk prefix '8' or use the international format '+992 3156...' depending on your operator. It is always safe to use the international format to avoid routing issues. For callers from countries with different exit codes, replace the '+' with the appropriate international access code (e.g., '00' from many European countries).

Given the remote location, some areas may have limited network infrastructure, and calls may occasionally experience routing delays. However, the numbering plan ensures that calls to Tavildara are correctly routed to the district's fixed-line network.