This is the telephone area code for Kerch, one of the most ancient cities in the world and a major port on the Kerch Strait.
How to Call Kerch from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 7 (Russia country code)
- Dial the area code (36561)
- Dial the local 5-digit phone number
Example: Calling Kerch from Canada
011 7 36561 0 00 00
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
7 = Russia country code
36561 = Kerch area code
0 00 00 = Local Kerch phone number
Quick Facts
Kerch Area Code Coverage
The 36561 area code serves the Kerch urban okrug and significant historical and maritime sites:
City Center
Administrative offices, Lenin Square, and the base of Mount Mithridat.
Sea Port
Kerch Sea Fishing Port and commercial maritime infrastructure hubs.
Arshintsevo
Southern industrial and residential district near the iron ore facilities.
Voykovo
Northern residential district serving the metallurgy and ship-repair sectors.
Adzhimushkay
Suburban area famous for the historic catacombs and memorial complex.
Crimean Bridge Area
Logistics and transport communication hubs near the entrance to the strait crossing.
Related Regional Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Russia
Ensure you use the correct prefix for your location when calling Kerch:
North America
011
Europe / UK
00
Australia
0011
China
00