Area Code 3316 – Parkhar

Overview of Tajikistan's +992 3316 Geographic Prefix

The +992 3316 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Parkhar district (also spelled Farkhor or Farchor) in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. This area is located in the southwestern part of the country, near the border with Afghanistan along the Panj River. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within the district, including administrative offices, businesses, and residential subscribers.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When calling a number in Parkhar from within Tajikistan, subscribers must dial the full national number, which includes the trunk prefix '0', the NDC '3316', and the subscriber's local number. The complete national number format is: 0 3316 X XX XX (where X represents digits of the local subscriber number). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 3316 5 12 34.

For international callers, the country calling code +992 must be used, followed by the NDC without the leading '0'. The international format is: +992 3316 X XX XX. For instance, an international caller would dial +992 3316 5 12 34 to reach the same number.

It is important to note that Tajikistan's numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The NDC 3316 is a geographic code, meaning that the tariff for calls to this number is typically based on the distance and the operator's pricing policy. However, with the expansion of VoIP and IP-based telephony, some calls may be routed over IP networks, potentially affecting call quality and cost.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The Parkhar district is one of the administrative divisions of the Khatlon region. The district center is the town of Parkhar, which serves as the main hub for local government and commerce. The 3316 prefix covers the town and its surrounding rural areas. Subscribers in this region are served by the state-owned operator Tajiktelecom, as well as a few alternative fixed-line operators that have been licensed to provide services in rural areas.

For callers within Tajikistan, it is essential to include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing any fixed-line number, even if the call originates from a mobile phone. Mobile users should also note that calls to geographic numbers are typically charged at a higher rate than on-net mobile calls, depending on their tariff plan.

When dialing from abroad, callers should be aware of time zone differences (Tajikistan is UTC+5) and any applicable international dialing restrictions. It is always recommended to verify the number with the recipient, as local numbers may have varying lengths.