Area Code 3254 – Kamyanka-Buzka, Lviv

Geographic Overview

The +380 3254 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Kamyanka-Buzka district in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. This area code covers the administrative center of Kamyanka-Buzka and the surrounding settlements, including Zheldets, Novyi Yarychiv, and Dolyna (not to be confused with the Dolyna in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast). The region is part of the historic Halychyna (Galicia) area and is situated approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Lviv, the regional capital.

Dialing Format

Within Ukraine, calls to numbers in the 3254 area code must be dialed using the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 3254 XX-XX-XX (where X represents digits). For example, a local subscriber number 1234567 would be dialed as 0 3254 1234567 from any other location in Ukraine.

From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix of their country, followed by Ukraine's country code 380, the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. The international format is +380 3254 1234567. Note that the trunk prefix '0' is omitted in international dialing.

Geographic Allocation and Numbering

This prefix is a geographic allocation, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location and is used for fixed-line PSTN services. The subscriber numbers in this area code typically range from 5 to 7 digits, depending on the specific exchange. The Lviv region has been subject to number exhaustion, and overlay codes have been introduced in some areas, but as of the latest ITU-T and national regulatory updates, 3254 remains the sole code for Kamyanka-Buzka district. No overlay is currently active for this area.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within the same area code may sometimes dial only the subscriber number, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid misdialing, especially with the increasing use of VoIP and mobile networks.
• National callers from other regions in Ukraine must dial 0-3254-XXXXXXX.
• International callers should dial +380-3254-XXXXXXX, replacing the '+' with the appropriate international exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries).

Because this is a fixed-line code, calls are generally charged at local or national rates depending on the caller's location. Mobile and VoIP providers may apply different tariffs, so it is advisable to check with your operator.

For businesses or individuals in the Kamyanka-Buzka area, using a geographic number reinforces local presence and can be more cost-effective for customers calling from the same region. However, with the rise of cloud PBX and number portability, some numbers with this prefix may be routed to VoIP services, but the geographic association remains for regulatory and emergency services purposes.