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Area Code 3243 – Lviv

The phone area code for Lviv is 3243 (international format +3803243). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

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Full Dialing Format
+3803243
Population 717,273
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Admin Region Lviv
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Elevation 284m
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GPS Coordinates 49.8383, 24.0232
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📍 Geographic Location of Lviv

Geographic Overview

The +380 3243 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Zhydachiv (Жидачів) and the surrounding Zhydachiv Raion in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. This area is part of the historic region of Galicia and lies approximately 60 kilometers south of the regional capital, Lviv. The code serves the local PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and is used for fixed-line telephony services provided by Ukrtelecom and other licensed operators.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Ukraine, the national trunk prefix is '0', followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The complete national format for Zhydachiv numbers is: 0 3243 XX-XX-XX. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 3243 5-12-34.

For international callers, the Ukrainian country code is +380, and the leading '0' of the national prefix is omitted. The international dialing format is: +380 3243 XX-XX-XX. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +380 3243 5-12-34 from abroad.

Geographic Significance

As a geographic code, 3243 is tied to a specific administrative district. It is not portable outside the Zhydachiv area, and the number range is managed by the Ukrainian National Commission for State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NKRZI). The code is used for both residential and business fixed lines, and it supports standard PSTN services including local, national, and international calls.

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers within the Zhydachiv area may be able to dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for consistency, it is recommended to use the full national format.
  • National callers from other regions of Ukraine must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number.
  • International callers should replace the trunk prefix '0' with the country code +380 and then dial the area code (without the leading zero) and the subscriber number.

Overlay and Future Considerations

As of the latest NKRZI numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for the 3243 area. The number range is expected to remain stable, but users should be aware that in some cases, due to network modernization, VoIP-based fixed lines may be assigned numbers from this range, yet the geographic association remains.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the +380 3243 area code located?
The +380 3243 area code is assigned to the town of Zhydachiv and the surrounding Zhydachiv district in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine.
How do I call a +380 3243 number from abroad?
From abroad, dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US), then Ukraine's country code 380, then the area code 3243 (without the leading zero), and finally the local subscriber number. Example: +380 3243 5-12-34.
Is the 3243 prefix used for mobile phones?
No, the 3243 prefix is a geographic code used for fixed-line telephony. Mobile numbers in Ukraine use non-geographic prefixes starting with 50, 63, 66, 67, 68, 73, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, or 99.
Can I keep my 3243 number if I move to another city?
No, geographic numbers are tied to the specific area. If you move outside the Zhydachiv area, you will typically need to obtain a new local number, unless number portability policies allow otherwise (which is rare for fixed lines).
What is the cost of calling a 3243 number?
Calls to 3243 numbers are charged as national fixed-line calls within Ukraine. International rates depend on your carrier. If you are calling from a mobile phone within Ukraine, standard national rates apply.