Comprehensive Guide to Phone Numbers in Tajikistan

Quick Overview

• Country: Tajikistan
• Country Code: +992
• International Prefix: 810
• National Prefix: None

Understanding Tajikistan's Telephone Numbering Plan

This guide provides an in-depth look at Tajikistan's telephone numbering system, covering number formats, dialing procedures, and regulatory details. It's an essential resource for telecom professionals, developers, and anyone involved in telecommunications within or with Tajikistan.

Numbering Plan Structure

General Number Structure

Tajikistan's phone numbers consist of area codes and subscriber numbers, structured as follows:

• Country Code: +992
• Area Code: 1 to 6 digits
• Subscriber Number: 5 to 7 digits

Number Formats by Type

Geographic (Landline) Numbers

These numbers are used for fixed-line services:

• Format: +992 (Area Code) XXXXXXX
• Area Code: 2 to 4 digits
• Subscriber Number: 5 to 7 digits

Examples:

• +992 372 1234567
• +992 3132 654321

Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers have distinct prefixes:

• Format: +992 (Mobile Prefix) XXXXXXX
• Mobile Prefix: 3 or 4 digits (e.g., 91, 92, 93, 50, 55)
• Subscriber Number: 7 digits

Examples:

• +992 917 1234567
• +992 553 7654321

Special Services Numbers

These include emergency and toll-free numbers:

• Format: 1XX or 8XX
• Examples:
  • Emergency Services: 112
  • Toll-Free: 800 XXX XXXX

Number Format Summary Table

Number Type	Format	Example
Geographic (Landline)	+992 (Area Code) XXXXXXX	+992 372 1234567
Mobile	+992 (Mobile Prefix) XXXXXXX	+992 917 1234567
Special Services	1XX or 8XX	112 (Emergency Services), 800 1234567 (Toll-Free)

Regular Expressions for Validation

• Geographic Numbers:
  ^\+992(3[1-9]\d{1,2}|4[1-9]\d{1,2})\d{5,7}$
  

• Mobile Numbers:
  ^\+992(9[1-5]\d|50|55)\d{7}$
  

• Special Services:
  ^(1\d{2}|8\d{2}\d{6})$
  

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

• Landline to Landline: Dial the area code and subscriber number.
• Landline to Mobile: Dial the mobile prefix and subscriber number.
• Mobile to Mobile: Dial the mobile prefix and subscriber number.

Example:

• Landline to Landline: 372 1234567
• Landline to Mobile: 917 1234567
• Mobile to Mobile: 917 7654321

International Calls

• Outgoing: Dial 810, followed by the country code, area code, and subscriber number.
• Incoming: Dial +992, followed by the area code or mobile prefix, and the subscriber number.

Example:

• From Tajikistan to the USA: 810 1 212 5551234
• To Tajikistan from the USA: +992 372 1234567

Number Portability

Tajikistan supports mobile number portability (MNP), allowing users to retain their numbers when switching providers. However, detailed implementation specifics are not widely available.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

Operator	Service Type	Number Range
Tajiktelecom	Landline & Mobile	372, 3132, 917, 918
Babilon-Mobile	Mobile	93X
MLT (Tcell)	Mobile	92X
Megafon Tajikistan	Mobile	90X

ITU-T Standards Compliance

Tajikistan adheres to ITU-T recommendations, including:

• E.164: International public telecommunication numbering plan.
• E.123: Notation for national and international telephone numbers.

These standards ensure global interoperability and consistent formatting for international dialing.

Number Allocation and Management

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Tajikistan manages the allocation of phone numbers, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. Visit their official website for more information.

Technical Considerations

For developers and system administrators:

• Validation: Use regular expressions for number validation.
• Formatting: Store numbers in E.164 format for compatibility.
• Portability: Account for mobile number portability.
• Time Zone Awareness: Tajikistan operates in the TJT time zone (UTC+5).