Area Code 5236 – Svetlovodsk, Kirovohrad
The phone area code for Svetlovodsk, Kirovohrad is 5236 (international format +3805236). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Svetlovodsk, Kirovohrad
Geographic Overview
The +380 5236 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the fixed-line telephone network of Svetlovodsk (also transliterated as Svitlovodsk) and its surrounding areas within the Kirovohrad Oblast (region) of central Ukraine. This code is part of the national numbering plan under the administration of the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) and follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. The geographic area covered by this prefix includes the city of Svetlovodsk, located on the banks of the Dnipro River, and the adjacent rural settlements and villages that fall under the Svetlovodsk Raion (district).
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line subscriber in Svetlovodsk from within Ukraine, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's 7-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 5236 XXX XX XX (where X represents the local digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 5236 123 45 67.
For international callers, the Ukrainian country code +380 replaces the trunk prefix. The international format is: +380 5236 XXX XX XX. For instance, a caller from abroad would dial +380 5236 123 45 67. Note that the leading zero of the national prefix is omitted when dialing from outside Ukraine.
Local and Regional Significance
Svetlovodsk is known for the Kremenchuk Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Dnipro Reservoir. The area code 5236 is used for fixed-line services, including PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and, in many cases, VoIP-based fixed lines that have been assigned geographic numbers. The region is served by several telecom operators, including Ukrtelecom, the incumbent fixed-line operator, as well as alternative providers.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Svetlovodsk area; the 5236 code is the sole geographic code for this region. Subscriber numbers are 7 digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits (excluding the trunk prefix). When dialing locally within the same area code, it is still required to include the area code in Ukraine for fixed-to-fixed calls, as per the national dialing plan.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Ukraine: always dial 0 before the area code, even if you are calling from a mobile phone. For callers from abroad: replace the trunk prefix with +380 and omit the leading zero. Ensure you have the correct 7-digit local number, as the area code alone is insufficient to complete the call.