Area Code 3240 – Lviv

Overview of Area Code +380 3240

Area code +380 3240 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Ukrainian public switched telephone network (PSTN). It serves the western part of Lviv Oblast, specifically the administrative districts of Zhovkva, Rava-Ruska, and surrounding settlements. This code is part of the broader Lviv numbering plan (324x series) and is managed by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) under the National Commission for State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NCCIR).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +380 3240 area code covers the northern and northwestern territories of Lviv Oblast, bordering Poland. Key localities within this code include the cities of Zhovkva (administrative center) and Rava-Ruska, as well as numerous villages in the Zhovkva Raion. The region is known for its historical architecture, including the Zhovkva Castle, and serves as a significant border-crossing point for trade and travel between Ukraine and the European Union.

Dialing Formats and Numbering Structure

Ukrainian geographic numbers consist of a 9-digit national significant number (NSN) when dialed domestically, excluding the trunk prefix '0'. For area code 3240, the local subscriber number is 5 digits long, resulting in a total NSN length of 9 digits (3240 + 5 digits).

• Domestic calls (within Ukraine): Dial 0 3240 XX XX XX (replace X with the subscriber's 5-digit number).
• International calls (from abroad): Dial +380 3240 XX XX XX (or the international prefix of the originating country, e.g., 00 from many European countries).
• Local calls (within the same area code): In many cases, abbreviated dialing of the 5-digit subscriber number may be possible, but for reliability, the full national format is recommended.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the latest NCCIR updates, there is no overlay code for the 3240 area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the current subscriber base. However, with the ongoing migration of fixed-line services to VoIP and the expansion of fiber-optic networks, the NCCIR periodically reviews numbering resources. Callers should always verify the correct area code when dialing from mobile phones, as mobile networks require the full national number (including the leading '0').

Caller Instructions

• Callers from outside Ukraine: Replace the leading '0' of the area code with the international access code and the country code 380. For example, to call a number in Zhovkva, dial +380 3240 XX XX XX.
• Callers from a different Ukrainian area code: Dial 0 3240 XX XX XX (using the national trunk prefix).
• Callers from a mobile phone in Ukraine: Always use the national format 0 3240 XX XX XX, regardless of the caller's location.

For any emergency or directory assistance, use the national short codes (101, 102, 103, 104) which are independent of geographic area codes.