Area Code 3255 – Radehiv, Lviv

Geographic Overview

The +380 3255 prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the geographic area of Radehiv (also spelled Radekhiv), a town located in the Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) and follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The area code 3255 covers the Radehiv district, including the town itself and surrounding rural settlements, and is used for fixed-line PSTN services.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Ukraine, the local dialing format is 0 3255 XXX XX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic long-distance calls. For international callers, the format is +380 3255 XXX XX, where +380 is the country code for Ukraine. The subscriber number length after the area code is typically 5 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits (excluding the trunk prefix).

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Radehiv is situated in the northern part of Lviv Oblast, near the border with Volyn Oblast. The administrative center is the city of Radehiv, which has a population of approximately 9,000. The area is primarily agricultural, with some light industry. The code is administered by the local telecommunications operator, which is a branch of Ukrtelecom, the incumbent fixed-line operator, though alternative operators may also provide services in the region.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Radehiv): If you are calling from another fixed line within the same local area, you may only need to dial the 5-digit subscriber number. However, due to the implementation of uniform dialing in Ukraine, many regions now require the full national format even for local calls. Always check with your service provider.
• Domestic long-distance callers: Dial 0 3255 followed by the subscriber number. For example, to call a number in Radehiv from Kyiv, dial 0 3255 12345.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 380 3255 and the subscriber number. For example, from the US, dial 011 380 3255 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in this area, meaning the 3255 code is exclusive to the Radehiv geographic region. However, number portability is available for fixed lines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators within the same geographic area. The Ukrainian numbering plan is periodically reviewed, but no immediate changes are anticipated for this code.