Telephone numbers in Albania facts for kids
The country calling code for Albania is +355. This special number helps people call Albania from anywhere else in the world.
When you make a phone call within Albania, you usually need to dial a "0" before the area code. This is like a local prefix. If you are calling from Albania to another country, you need to dial "00" first. For example, to call a number in the United States, you would dial 00 1, then the rest of the number.
Here's how dialing a phone number in Tirana works:
- Dial 2xxx xxx (if you are calling from inside Tirana)
- Dial 04 2xxx xxx (if you are calling from anywhere else in Albania)
- Dial +355 4 2xxx xxx (if you are calling from outside Albania)
How Phones Started in Albania
Albania has had a unique journey with telephones. For a long time, it had one of the lowest numbers of landline phones in Europe. In 2008, there were only about 10 landline phones for every 100 people. This meant that not many homes or businesses had a traditional phone line.
However, mobile phones became very popular very quickly! People in Albania started using cell phones a lot. This made it much easier for everyone to stay connected, even without a landline.
Understanding Phone Numbers in Albania
Every city and town in Albania has its own special number, called an area code. This code helps the phone system know which part of the country you are trying to reach. These codes were put in place on September 15, 2008.
For example, the capital city, Tirana, has the area code 4. Other cities have different codes:
When you dial a number, you combine the area code with the local phone number to make sure your call goes to the right place.
