Area Code 6241 – Gorlovka, Donetsk

Geographic Context and Coverage

The +380 6241 country-code prefix is the geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the fixed-line telephone network of Horlivka (also transliterated as Gorlovka) and its surrounding administrative district within the Donetsk Oblast of eastern Ukraine. This area code is part of the Ukrainian numbering plan administered under ITU-T E.164 and is used exclusively for PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and VoIP fixed-line services that are registered to this specific geographic region. The coverage area includes the city of Horlivka itself, as well as adjacent settlements and rural localities that fall under the jurisdiction of the Horlivka city council. It is important to note that due to the ongoing conflict and administrative changes in the Donetsk region, the actual service availability and routing of this code may be subject to temporary disruptions or reconfigurations, but the numbering plan remains officially assigned to this territory.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For callers within Ukraine, dialing a Horlivka fixed-line number requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber's 5- to 7-digit local number. For example, to call a local Horlivka number 5-12-34, you would dial: 0 6241 5-12-34 from any Ukrainian phone. For international callers, the format is: +380 6241 5-12-34 (or 00380 6241 5-12-34 from many European countries). When dialing locally within the same area code, the national trunk prefix and area code may be omitted, but this practice is becoming less common with the adoption of uniform dialing. It is always recommended to use the full national or international format to ensure proper routing, especially when calling from mobile networks.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Subscriber numbers under the 6241 code typically range from 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number length of 9 digits (including the leading '0' when dialed nationally). There are no overlay codes currently assigned to this area, meaning that 6241 remains the sole geographic code for Horlivka's fixed-line services. However, as with many regions in Ukraine, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, but the geographic significance of the code remains tied to the original location.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Horlivka, simply dial the subscriber number directly if your phone system supports local dialing; otherwise, use the full national format. For callers from other regions of Ukraine, always include the trunk prefix '0' and the area code. For international callers, use the country code +380 and drop the leading '0' of the area code. Be aware that calls to this region may be subject to additional charges if routed via international gateways, and that service availability may be affected by regional infrastructure conditions.