Telephone numbers in Albania

Basic dialing rules

For calls made from outside Albania, callers begin with the international access code for their country (or the + symbol) followed by 355 and then the national number without its domestic trunk prefix. For calls made inside Albania between different numbering areas, a trunk prefix is required before the area code. For international calls placed from inside Albania the international prefix commonly used is 00.

Numbering structure and common formats

Albanian numbers are presented as a country code, an area or network code, and a subscriber number. When written for international use, the leading domestic trunk digit is omitted. Typical formats are:

• International format: +355 [area-or-mobile-code] [subscriber number]
• Domestic long-distance: 0 [area-or-mobile-code] [subscriber number]
• Local calls within the same area: [subscriber number] (trunk prefix often not required)

Fixed, mobile and special numbers

Fixed (geographic) numbers are assigned by area and depend on the region. Mobile services use dedicated mobile network codes and are portable between operators. In addition to ordinary fixed and mobile numbers, the plan includes short codes and non-geographic ranges used for services such as customer care, helplines or commercial services.

Emergency and service numbers

Albania participates in the European emergency number scheme; the universal number 112 is available for emergency assistance. There may also be national three-digit numbers for specific emergency services and government hotlines. Businesses and public bodies commonly publish the correct numbers and any alternative short numbers for their services.

Practical examples and tips

When dialling from abroad, drop the domestic trunk digit and use the country code: for example call +355 then the remainder of the number. When calling within the country from one area to another add the trunk prefix before the area code. If you need operator or regulatory information consult the national authority or your service provider; further country details can be found via general country references such as Albania and international country listings like United States style dialing guides.

History and governance

The national numbering plan has evolved with mobile growth and technological change. Regulatory bodies periodically update allocations, introduce portability rules and maintain emergency access. Users and organizations should follow published formatting rules to ensure successful routing and billing, and to support emergency services and interoperability.