Area Code 3245 – Bokhtar

Geographic Overview

Area code 3245 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Bokhtar (formerly Qurghonteppa), the administrative center of the Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the city and its immediate surrounding areas. Bokhtar is a major agricultural and transport hub, and the code serves both residential and business subscribers.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Bokhtar from within Tajikistan, the trunk prefix 0 is dialed before the area code, followed by the local subscriber number. The complete national format is:

• 0 3245 X XX XX (national dialing)

From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (typically 00 or +), followed by the country code 992, the area code 3245 (without the leading trunk prefix), and the subscriber number. The international format is:

• +992 3245 X XX XX (international dialing)

For example, a local number in Bokhtar might be +992 3245 5 12 34. Note that the total number of digits after the country code is typically 9 (including the area code), but this can vary with the length of the subscriber number.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 3245 code is allocated to the Bokhtar city zone, which includes the urban center and nearby rural communities within the Bokhtar district. The code is managed by the Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan, and fixed-line services are primarily provided by the state-owned operator Tojiktelecom, though private operators may also offer local access.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Bokhtar; the 3245 code is the sole geographic code for this area. Subscribers in Bokhtar do not require area code changes when calling other fixed-line numbers within the same city; local calls are made using the subscriber number alone (without the area code) in many cases, but for clarity and consistency, the full national format is recommended.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Bokhtar: If your phone is connected to the same exchange, you may dial only the subscriber number. However, for calls from other districts or mobile phones, always use the full national format: 0 3245 X XX XX.

For international callers: Replace the trunk prefix with the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries) and dial +992 3245 X XX XX. Ensure you have the correct country code and omit the leading zero of the area code.

For mobile callers within Tajikistan: When calling a Bokhtar fixed-line number from a mobile phone, dial 0 3245 X XX XX as you would from any fixed line.

Always verify the number length and dialing format with your service provider if you encounter issues, as numbering plans may be subject to change.