Area Code 3246 – Lviv
The phone area code for Lviv is 3246 (international format +3803246). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lviv
Geographic Overview
The +380 3246 country and area code combination corresponds to a geographic numbering zone within the Lviv region of Ukraine. Specifically, this code serves the administrative district centered on the city of Zolochiv (Золочів) and its surrounding localities. Zolochiv is a historic city located approximately 60 kilometers east of Lviv, the regional capital. The area is known for its architectural heritage, including the Zolochiv Castle, and serves as an important local administrative and economic hub.
Numbering Plan Details
Under the National Numbering Plan of Ukraine, geographic area codes are assigned by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) and follow the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The code 3246 is a National Destination Code (NDC) with a variable subscriber number length. In total, local numbers within this zone typically consist of 7 digits when including the area code, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of 9 digits (excluding the trunk prefix '0'). The format for national dialing is: 0 3246 XX-XX-XX, where '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls. For international callers, the format is: +380 3246 XX-XX-XX.
Dialing Instructions
- Local calls within Zolochiv district: If you are physically within the same local calling area, you may dial the subscriber number directly without the area code. However, due to varying local practices, it is always safe to use the full national format.
- Domestic calls from other regions of Ukraine: Dial 0 3246 followed by the local subscriber number. For example, to call a business in Zolochiv from Kyiv, you would dial: 0 3246 5 12 34.
- International calls from abroad: Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 380 3246 and the subscriber number. Example from the US: 011 380 3246 5 12 34.
Overlays and Numbering Changes
As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in the Zolochiv area. The geographic code 3246 remains dedicated to this region. However, subscribers may have ported their numbers to other operators or even to VoIP providers, but the geographic significance of the code remains unchanged for routing purposes. Callers should be aware that rates for calls to this area are typically based on national or international tariffs, depending on the caller's location.