Area Code 6274 – Artemivsk/Siversk, Donetsk

Geographic Overview

The area code 6274 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the fixed-line telephone network serving the cities of Artemivsk (now known as Bakhmut) and Siversk, located in the Donetsk Oblast of eastern Ukraine. This code falls within the national numbering plan administered by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies under the framework of ITU-T E.164. Subscribers within this code are connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and are allocated numbers in the format +380 6274 XX-XX-XX (after the country code and NDC, the local number typically consists of 5 to 7 digits, depending on the specific exchange).

Calling Procedures

For international callers, the correct dialing sequence is: +380 6274 [local number]. For example, to call a landline in Bakhmut with the local number 123456, you would dial +380 6274 123456 from abroad. When calling from another Ukrainian city or from a mobile phone within Ukraine, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 before the area code: 0 6274 [local number] (e.g., 0 6274 123456). For local calls within the same exchange, it may be possible to dial only the local subscriber number, but this depends on the operator's dialing plan; it is always safe to use the full national format.

Administrative and Coverage Details

The code 6274 is associated with the Bakhmut Raion (district) of Donetsk Oblast. Historically, Artemivsk was the name of the city until 2016, when it was officially renamed Bakhmut. Siversk is a smaller city located approximately 30 kilometers north of Bakhmut. The region has been significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, which may impact network availability and service continuity. The code is used by both residential and business fixed-line services, including local internet service providers that offer VoIP-based fixed telephony.

Technical Considerations

As a geographic code, 6274 is not portable to mobile networks; it is tied to the physical location of the exchange. However, number portability within the fixed network is possible between operators serving the same geographic area. For international SMS or data services, this code is not used; it applies exclusively to voice and fax services over the PSTN. If you are experiencing difficulties reaching numbers in this code, verify that you are using the correct international prefix for your country (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries) and that the number is still active, given the regional situation.