355 Country Code: Albania (+355)
Country code 355 (+355) belongs to Albania. Albania uses the international dialing code +355, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AL.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +355 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00355 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 355 (from the US and Canada), 0011 355 (from Australia), or the bare 355. All refer to the same Albania country code. Note: 355 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +355 is the international dialing code for Albania, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Albania (+355).
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Did You Get a Call from +355? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +355 followed by more digits is originating from Albania. The caller is dialing you from a Albania-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Albania carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +355:
- -Family or friends in Albania calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Albania-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Albania call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +355 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Albania Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +355.
Calling Albania Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Albania come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Albania numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0661234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Albania. Dial +355 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Albania numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Albania uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +355 is the legitimate Albania country code, and most unsolicited calls from +355 numbers are legitimate calls from Albania-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +355 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Albania Country Code
Which country is country code 355?
Country code 355 belongs to Albania. The full international dialing code is +355, also written as 00355 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 355 from the US and Canada, or +355 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Albania?
+355 is the international dialing code for Albania, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AL. Equivalent forms — 00355, 011 355, +355, and 355 — all refer to the same Albania country code.
Is 355 a US area code?
No. 355 is the international country code for Albania, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Albania from the US, dial +355 or 011 355 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Albania from abroad?
Yes. Albania uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +355. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Albania.
Can I call Albania from my browser?
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