Area Code 4 – Lebap

Overview of Turkmenistan’s +993 4 Geographic Area Code

The +993 4 country code prefix is the geographic area code assigned to the Lebap Region (Lebap welaýaty) of Turkmenistan, under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. This region is located in the eastern part of the country, bordering Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, and is administratively centered on the city of Türkmenabat (formerly Çärjew). The area code covers all fixed-line telephone subscribers within the region, including the provincial capital and surrounding districts such as Kerki, Dänew, and Seýdi.

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

When calling a fixed-line number in Lebap from abroad, the international format is: +993 4 XXX XXXX (or +9934XXXXXXX). The national significant number (NSN) for Turkmenistan is 8 digits, with the area code '4' being the first digit of the NSN. For domestic calls within Turkmenistan, callers must dial the trunk prefix '8' followed by the area code and subscriber number: 8 4 XXX XXXX. For example, to call a Türkmenabat landline from Ashgabat, you would dial 8 4 XXX XXXX. From outside the country, you would dial +993 4 XXX XXXX.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The Lebap region is one of the five administrative regions (welayatlar) of Turkmenistan. The area code '4' is exclusively allocated to fixed-line services within this region, managed by the national telecommunications operator, Türkmentelekom. Subscriber numbers are typically 6 digits after the area code, making the total national number 8 digits. The region is a major transit hub due to the Amu Darya river and the historic Silk Road, with Türkmenabat being the second-largest city in the country.

Caller Instructions

For international callers: dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 993, then 4, followed by the 6-digit local number. For example, to call a number in Türkmenabat, you would dial 011 993 4 XXX XXXX. For local callers within Lebap, only the 6-digit subscriber number is required. For callers from other regions of Turkmenistan, use the trunk prefix 8, then 4, then the subscriber number. Note that Turkmenistan has a single national trunk prefix '8' and does not use area code overlays; the area code remains mandatory for all calls outside the local area.

Important Notes

Mobile numbers in Turkmenistan use separate prefixes (e.g., +993 6X) and are not part of the geographic area code '4'. As with all fixed-line services, calls to +993 4 numbers are routed over the PSTN and may be subject to international tariffs. Ensure you have the correct number of digits; the total length after +993 should be 8 digits. For any issues, contact your service provider.