Area Code 3236 – Sambir, Lviv

Geographic Overview

The +380 3236 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Sambir and the surrounding Sambir Raion (district) in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. Sambir is situated approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Lviv, the regional capital, near the Dniester River. The code serves both fixed-line PSTN subscribers and, in some cases, VoIP services that are registered to the area.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Sambir from within Ukraine, you must use the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. For example, a local number such as 45-678 would be dialed as 0 3236 45-678 from any other region in Ukraine. From abroad, you would dial the international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then the country code 380, the area code without the leading '0', and the local number: +380 3236 45-678. Note that the subscriber number length in the 3236 area is typically 5 to 6 digits, but always dial the full number as provided by the local carrier.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The code covers the city of Sambir and its adjacent settlements, including the administrative centers of the Sambir Raion. As part of the Ukrainian numbering plan, this code is managed by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) and allocated to local fixed-line operators, primarily PJSC Ukrtelecom and alternative providers. The area is not subject to overlay codes; the 3236 prefix remains the sole geographic code for this region.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the Sambir area, it is possible to dial only the subscriber number if your operator supports local dialing, but for clarity and reliability, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, ensure you replace the '+' with your country's international prefix (e.g., 011 from North America) when dialing from a landline. Mobile users can dial +380 3236 directly.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines, all Ukrainian geographic numbers are 9 digits long after the country code (including the leading '0' when dialed nationally). The 3236 area code is part of the Lviv numbering region, which uses several other codes for different districts. Number portability is available for fixed lines within Ukraine, meaning a subscriber may retain their 3236 number even if they move to another operator, but the number remains geographically associated with Sambir for routing purposes.