Area Code 5537 – Lazurne/Skadovsk, Kherson

Geographic Overview

The +380 5537 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lazurne and Skadovsk areas within the Kherson Oblast of Ukraine. This region is located along the northern coast of the Black Sea, known for its coastal resorts and port activities. The code covers the administrative territories of Skadovsk Raion, including the urban-type settlement of Lazurne, which is a popular summer destination.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Ukraine, the local dialing format is 0 5537 XXX XX, where the leading “0” is the trunk prefix. For example, to call a landline in Lazurne, you would dial 0 5537 12345. International callers must use the full E.164 format: +380 5537 XXX XX (or +3805537XXXXX when written contiguously). For instance, from abroad, you would dial +380 5537 12345.

Geographic Allocation and Numbering

As a geographic code, 5537 is tied to a specific physical region. Subscriber numbers within this code typically consist of five to seven digits, depending on the local network capacity. The code is administered by the Ukrainian National Commission for State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NCCIR) under the national numbering plan aligned with ITU-T E.164.

Overlays and Changes

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 5537 area. However, due to administrative reforms and potential network expansions, subscribers should verify the current dialing procedures with their service provider. In some cases, calls within the same area may require only the subscriber number, but it is recommended to use the full national format to avoid misdialing.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the Lazurne/Skadovsk zone can dial the subscriber number directly if the call remains within the same local exchange. For calls from other parts of Ukraine, dial 0 5537 followed by the subscriber number. International callers should replace the trunk prefix “0” with the country code +380, omitting the initial zero. Always check with your telecom operator for any special tariffs or restrictions.

This geographic code is part of Ukraine’s public switched telephone network (PSTN), and calls to it are routed via traditional circuit-switched or VoIP interconnects. As with all geographic numbers, the cost of calls is typically higher for mobile or international callers, depending on the operator’s pricing.