Area Code 6247 – Dzerzhinsk, Donetsk

Overview of Area Code +380 6247

Area code +380 6247 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Dzerzhinsk (also known as Toretsk) in the Donetsk Oblast of Ukraine. This code is part of the Ukrainian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line telephone services within this administrative district. The region is located in the eastern part of Ukraine, approximately 45 kilometers north of Donetsk city.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The code covers the urban area of Dzerzhinsk and its surrounding settlements, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Dzerzhynsk City Council. The primary localities served include the city center, adjacent residential districts, and nearby villages that rely on the local fixed-line infrastructure. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific physical location, and calls to this area are routed based on the subscriber's line location.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Ukraine, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. The complete national format is 0 6247 XXX-XX-XX, where the subscriber number typically consists of 5 to 7 digits. For example, a local number might be 0 6247 2-34-56.

For international callers, the country code +380 is used, followed by the area code without the leading zero. The international format is +380 6247 XXX-XX-XX. For instance, to call a number in Dzerzhinsk from abroad, you would dial +380 6247 2-34-56.

Local calls within the same area code may be made using only the subscriber number, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to use the full national or international format.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for this area. The code 6247 is exclusively assigned to Dzerzhinsk and its immediate vicinity. As part of the Ukrainian numbering plan, the NDC length is 3 to 5 digits, and subscriber numbers are variable in length. The total number of digits for a national significant number (NSN) is typically 9, but in this case, the NDC is 4 digits, leaving 5 to 7 digits for the subscriber number.

Caller Instructions for Local and Foreign Callers

• Local callers (within Ukraine): Dial 0 6247 followed by the subscriber number. For example, 0 6247 3-45-67.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 380 6247 followed by the subscriber number. For example, 00 380 6247 3-45-67.

Note that due to the ongoing conflict in the Donetsk region, some fixed-line services may be disrupted or rerouted. It is advisable to confirm the availability of the number with your service provider.