Area Code 3242 – Khuroson

Geographic Overview

The area code 3242 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Khuroson district, located in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. Khuroson is a rural administrative district situated in the southwestern part of the country, approximately 80 kilometers south of the capital, Dushanbe. The district is primarily agricultural, with its administrative center in the town of Obikiik. The code 3242 is used for fixed-line telephone services within this district, covering both the town and surrounding villages.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Khuroson from within Tajikistan, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 3242 and the local subscriber number. For example, a local number might be 5 43 21, and the full national dialing format would be 0 3242 5 43 21. From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (typically 00 or +), followed by the country code 992, the area code 3242 (without the leading zero), and the subscriber number: +992 3242 5 43 21. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) for Tajik fixed lines is 9 digits, including the leading '8' for mobile numbers, but for geographic numbers, the NSN is typically 9 digits as well (e.g., 3242 5 43 21).

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Khuroson, it is possible to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code if the call is within the same exchange, but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For callers from other regions in Tajikistan, dial 0 3242 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, always use +992 3242 followed by the subscriber number. Note that the leading '0' of the area code is only used for domestic calls; it is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The numbering plan for Tajikistan is administered by the Communications Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The area code 3242 is part of the geographic numbering plan, and numbers are allocated to fixed-line operators such as Tajiktelecom. As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes or 10-digit dialing requirements in Khuroson; the 9-digit NSN remains standard. However, users should be aware that number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance of the code remains unchanged.