Area Code 568 – Dnipropetrovsk/Dnipro

Geographic Overview

The Ukrainian national destination code 568 is a geographic area code assigned to the city of Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk) and the surrounding Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. 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. Dnipro is a major industrial, scientific, and cultural hub in central-eastern Ukraine, serving as the administrative center of the oblast. The 568 code covers the city itself and, in some cases, adjacent localities within the Dnipropetrovsk region, depending on the specific network configuration of the local incumbent operator.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Ukraine, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. Thus, a local number in Dnipro is dialed as 0 568 XX XX XX (where X represents the subscriber digits). For international callers, the Ukrainian country code +380 is used, followed by the area code without the leading zero: +380 568 XX XX XX. For example, a typical Dnipro landline number might be formatted as +380 568 123 456 when called from abroad, or 0568 123 456 when dialed domestically.

Numbering and Overlays

The 568 code is a geographic prefix, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the line. Subscriber numbers within this code typically have a length of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 9 digits (including the area code but excluding the trunk prefix). As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Dnipro; however, the city is also served by the older area code 56 (which covers Dnipropetrovsk Oblast more broadly). This means that some numbers in the Dnipro area may still use the 56 prefix, while newer allocations or specific exchanges may use 568. Callers should verify the correct prefix to avoid misdialing.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Dnipro, it is common to dial only the subscriber number when calling within the same local network, depending on the operator's configuration. However, for calls from other regions of Ukraine, the full national format 0 568 followed by the subscriber number is required. International callers must replace the trunk prefix with the country code, omitting the leading zero. It is important to note that while 568 is a geographic code, the actual routing may be influenced by number portability regulations, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, even if the physical location changes.

For businesses and individuals in Dnipro, using the correct dialing format ensures seamless connectivity for both domestic and international calls. Always check with your service provider for any specific dialing requirements, especially for VoIP or mobile services.