Area Code 3268 – Lviv
The phone area code for Lviv is 3268 (international format +3803268). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Lviv
Geographic Overview
Area code 3268 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lviv region of Ukraine, specifically serving the administrative district of Zhovkva and its surrounding settlements. This code falls within the western Ukrainian numbering plan, which is administered by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies under the framework of ITU-T E.164. The region is part of the historical Galicia area, and the code is used for fixed-line PSTN services provided by local operators, including Ukrtelecom and alternative carriers.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 3268 code covers the Zhovkva Raion, which includes the city of Zhovkva and nearby villages. Zhovkva is located approximately 25 kilometers northwest of Lviv, the regional capital. The area is known for its Renaissance architecture and is a popular tourist destination. The code is used for both local and long-distance calls within Ukraine.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Ukraine, the national dialing format is 0 3268 XXX XX XX, where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix. For international callers, the format is +380 3268 XXX XX XX, where '+380' is the country calling code for Ukraine. The subscriber number length is seven digits, making the total number length (including country code and NDC) 12 digits.
Example: A local number in Zhovkva might be +380 3268 12345. To call this number from within Ukraine, you would dial 0 3268 12345. From abroad, you would dial +380 3268 12345.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the 3268 area can often dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly without the trunk prefix and area code, depending on the operator's local dialing plan. However, for calls from other regions of Ukraine, the full national format (0 3268...) is required. International callers should always use the plus sign (+) or the appropriate international access code (e.g., 011 from North America) followed by the country code, area code, and subscriber number.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 3268 area. The numbering capacity is managed by the Ukrainian regulator, and number portability is available for fixed-line services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators within the same geographic area. However, geographic numbers are tied to the location, and moving outside the area may require a number change.