0253 area code — Gorj
In Romania, the area code 0253 covers Gorj. Numbers are written internationally as +40 253.
How to call Gorj
- From abroad
- +40 253 XXX XXXX
- Within Romania
- 0253 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +40
About the 0253 area code
When you see a number beginning +40 253, it belongs to Gorj: the 40 is Romania's country calling code and 253 is the area code.
Area codes like 0253 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 Romania number. To actually receive an SMS on a Romania number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Gorj?
Gorj uses the area code 0253, written internationally as +40 253.
How do I call Gorj from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +40 253, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Gorj?
Gorj is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0253 a mobile or a landline code?
0253 is a geographic (landline) area code for Gorj. Mobile numbers in Romania use their own separate prefixes.