022 area code — Chisinau
022 is the local dialing code used in Chisinau, Moldova. Numbers are written internationally as +373 22.
How to call Chisinau
- From abroad
- +373 22 XXX XXXX
- Within Moldova
- 022 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +373
About the 022 area code
A full number here takes the form +373 22 XXX XXXX — the 22 identifies Chisinau within Moldova's numbering plan.
Area codes like 022 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Moldova number. To actually receive an SMS on a Moldova number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Chisinau?
Chisinau uses the area code 022, written internationally as +373 22.
How do I call Chisinau from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +373 22, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Chisinau?
Chisinau is in the Europe/Chisinau time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 022 a mobile or a landline code?
022 is a geographic (landline) area code for Chisinau. Mobile numbers in Moldova use their own separate prefixes.