Area Code 6242 – Gorlovka, Donetsk
The phone area code for Gorlovka, Donetsk is 6242 (international format +3806242). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gorlovka, Donetsk
Geographic Overview
The area code 6242 is a geographic destination code within the Ukrainian national numbering plan, assigned to the city of Horlivka (Gorlovka) and its adjacent localities in the Donetsk region. This code is part of the +380 (Ukraine) country calling code and is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services. Horlivka is an important industrial center in eastern Ukraine, known for coal mining and chemical production. The geographic coverage of code 6242 includes the city itself and surrounding settlements within the Horlivka Raion (district).
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Horlivka from within Ukraine, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 6242 and the subscriber number (typically 5 to 7 digits). The complete national format is 0 6242 XX-XX-XX. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 6242 5-12-34.
For international callers, the format is +380 6242 XX-XX-XX (or +380 6242 5-12-34). The leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Horlivka): In most cases, local calls within the same area code may be made using the 5-7 digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, to avoid confusion, it is recommended to always use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile networks.
- National callers (from other Ukrainian cities): Dial 0 6242 followed by the subscriber number. This applies to both fixed-line and mobile callers.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) followed by 380 6242 and the subscriber number. For example, from the US/Canada, dial 011 380 6242 5-12-34.
Important Notes
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Donetsk region, some fixed-line services may be disrupted or rerouted. Mobile coverage is often used as an alternative. Numbering resources in this area may be subject to changes by the Ukrainian regulator (NCCIR). Always verify the current status with your telecom provider if you experience connectivity issues.