Area Code 3142 – Hust, Zakarpattia

Geographic Overview

The +380 3142 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Khust and the surrounding Khust Raion in the Zakarpattia Oblast of western Ukraine. This mountainous region, part of the historical Carpathian Ruthenia, borders Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland. Khust serves as the administrative center of the raion and is a significant economic and cultural hub in the Tysa River valley.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line subscriber in Khust from abroad, you must use the full international format: +380 3142 XXX XX (or +3803142XXXXX). The national trunk prefix '0' is used for domestic long-distance calls within Ukraine, so from another Ukrainian city you would dial 0 3142 XXX XX. Locally, within the Khust area, subscribers can often dial the five-digit subscriber number directly (XXX XX), omitting the area code, depending on the specific local exchange configuration.

Number Structure and Allocation

Numbers under the +380 3142 code are part of the Ukrainian national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The total length of a national significant number (NSN) for Ukrainian fixed-line services is typically 9 digits, including the NDC (3142) and a 5-digit subscriber number. The code is allocated to PJSC 'Ukrtelecom' and other licensed fixed-line operators that provide PSTN services in the region. As with all geographic codes in Ukraine, number portability is available, meaning a subscriber may retain their number when switching between fixed-line operators within the same geographic area.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then 380 (Ukraine's country code), followed by 3142 and the local 5-digit number. Example: from the UK, dial 00 380 3142 12345.
• Domestic callers outside Khust: Dial 0 (trunk prefix), then 3142, then the subscriber number. Example: 0 3142 12345.
• Local callers within Khust: If you are calling from a phone in the same local area, you may be able to dial just the 5-digit subscriber number, but it is safer to use the full national format if you are unsure.

For businesses or individuals planning to establish a presence in Khust, obtaining a local geographic number can enhance trust and accessibility for local customers. However, with the rise of VoIP and mobile services, many residents and businesses also rely on non-geographic numbers, which are not tied to a specific location.