Area Code 93 – Mobile Network

Overview of Ukraine’s +380 93 Mobile Prefix

The +380 93 country and prefix combination is a non-geographic mobile allocation within the Ukrainian national numbering plan, governed by the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies (UCRF) and the National Commission for State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NKRZI). This prefix is assigned to mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) operating under the country code +380 (ITU-T E.164). Unlike geographic area codes, which correspond to specific administrative regions, the 93 prefix is location-independent: the subscriber’s physical location does not determine the number. Mobile numbers in Ukraine, including those beginning with 93, are typically 9 digits long after the country code, resulting in the national significant number (NSN) format: 93 XXX XX XX. The full international format is +380 93 XXX XX XX.

Technical Routing and Formatting

When dialing a 93 number from abroad, callers must include the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the country code 380, then the mobile prefix 93, and the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, a local Ukrainian number 093 123 45 67 would be dialed as +380 93 123 45 67 from outside Ukraine. Within Ukraine, callers can dial the number in national format: 093 123 45 67 (including the leading zero). The leading zero is part of the national dialing plan and is dropped when the number is used in international format.

These numbers are fully integrated into the PSTN and support voice, SMS, and MMS services. They are also enabled for international roaming and interconnections with other networks. Number portability is mandatory in Ukraine: subscribers can retain their 93 number when switching operators, provided the number is ported to a network that supports it. However, the prefix does not indicate the current operator after porting; it only identifies the original allocation range.

Operators and Market Context

The 93 prefix is primarily associated with lifecell (formerly Kyivstar’s competitor) and its MVNOs, though after number portability, it may be used by any operator. Historically, lifecell was assigned the 93 code, but due to portability, the prefix no longer guarantees the operator. For businesses and individuals, 93 numbers are widely used for mobile subscriptions, data plans, and IoT services. They are not tied to a specific geographic area, making them suitable for nationwide operations.

Dialing Instructions for Callers

• From abroad: Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + on mobile), then 380, then 93, then the seven-digit subscriber number. Example: +380 93 123 45 67.
• Within Ukraine: Dial 0, then 93, then the seven-digit subscriber number. Example: 093 123 45 67.
• For SMS: Use the same international format as voice calls.

Always verify the current numbering plan with your telecom provider, as prefix allocations may evolve.