Area Code 3478 – Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk

Overview of Area Code +380 3478

Area code +380 3478 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Kosiv and the surrounding Kosiv Raion (district) in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast of western Ukraine. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) under the framework of ITU-T E.164. The region is known for its Carpathian mountain landscapes, Hutsul culture, and traditional crafts.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +380 3478 area code serves the administrative territory of Kosiv Raion, which includes the city of Kosiv (the administrative center) and numerous villages such as Sheshory, Pistyn, and Roztoky. The district is bordered by Nadvirna Raion to the north, Kolomyia Raion to the east, and the Chernivtsi Oblast to the south. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this defined geographic area, and it does not include mobile or VoIP numbers, which are assigned separate non-geographic codes.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Kosiv, you must dial the full national or international number, depending on your location. The local number length within the +380 3478 area code is typically 5 to 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) 9 digits (including the leading '0' of the trunk prefix).

• Domestic calls (within Ukraine): Dial 0 3478 XX-XX-XX (replace X with the local subscriber number). For example, if the local number is 12345, dial 0 3478 12345.
• International calls (from outside Ukraine): Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 380 3478 XX-XX-XX. For the same example, dial +380 3478 12345.

When calling from a mobile phone within Ukraine, the same trunk prefix '0' is used, but the call will be routed as a geographic call and may incur charges based on your mobile tariff.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for the Kosiv area. The +380 3478 code is the sole geographic code for the district. However, subscribers may have ported their numbers to alternative fixed-line operators (e.g., VoIP providers) while retaining the same geographic number, in accordance with number portability regulations. In such cases, the call routing may be IP-based, but the dialing format remains unchanged.

Practical Guidance for Callers

For local callers within the Kosiv area, short-dialing (without the area code) may be possible for calls within the same exchange, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid misdialing. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+380) and drop the leading '0' of the trunk prefix when dialing from abroad. Always verify the local number length with your contact, as it may vary.