995 is the country code for Georgia.
Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia.
How to Call Georgia from Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
To call a telephone number in Georgia from Dubai (United Arab Emirates):
- Dial the international call prefix. For calls from Dubai (United Arab Emirates), this is 00 (or '+' from mobile phones).
- Dial the country code for Georgia - 995.
- Dial the subscriber number, omitting the first zero if there is one.
Landlines – City/Area Telephone Codes in Georgia
Area codes for a selection of the biggest cities in Georgia are listed below:
- Tbilisi – 32
- Batumi – 422
- Kutaisi – 431
- Rustavi – 341
A 0 prefix is used with the area code when calling a land number from a different area of Georgia or a Georgian mobile phone.
Do not dial the 0 prefix or area code when calling a landline from a landline in the same area.
Do not dial the ) prefix with the area code when calling from abroad.
For example, to call a number in Tbilisi XXXXXXX.
- From a local landline in Tbilisi, dial XXXXXXX.
- From a landline in Georgia outside Tbilisi, dial 032 XXXXXXX.
- From a Georgian mobile phone, dial 032 XXXXXXX.
- From the UAE or another country, dial the international phone code (00/+), the Georgian country code 995, the area code without the 0 prefix, and then the customer number, e.g. 00-995-32-XXXXXXX or +995-32-XXXXXXX.
Mobile Telephone Numbers in Georgia
Mobile phone numbers in Georgia are 9 digits long and begin with 5 e.g. 5XXXXXXXX.
If the number includes a 0 prefix, do not include this when calling from outside Georgia.
To make a phone call to a mobile phone number in Georgia from overseas, dial the international dialling code (00/+), the Georgia country calling code (995), and then the subscriber number without the 0 prefix, e.g. 00-995-5XXXXXXXX or +995-5XXXXXXXX.
Landline Use
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2022 there were 8.04 landline telephone subscribers for every 100 people living in Georgia.
In 2003 there were 16.60 fixed-line telephone subscriptions for every 100 people living in Georgia.
The table below shows how fixed-line phone subscription statistics have changed in recent years.
| Year | Landline Telephone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Georgia |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.04 |
| 2021 | 9.19 |
| 2020 | 10.29 |
| 2019 | 13.78 |
| 2018 | 16.03 |
| 2017 | 18.92 |
| 2016 | 22.29 |
| 2015 | 25.20 |
| 2014 | 29.08 |
| 2013 | 31.70 |
| 2012 | 33.54 |
| 2011 | 35.08 |
| 2010 | 28.98 |
| 2009 | 16.08 |
| 2008 | 15.93 |
| 2007 | 14.24 |
| 2006 | 14.06 |
| 2005 | 14.39 |
| 2004 | 17.13 |
| 2003 | 16.60 |
Mobile Phone Use
According to the World Bank, there were 156.09 mobile phone subscribers per 100 people in 2022.
This is a big increase from 2003 when there were 17.70 mobile phone subscribers for every 100 people.
Mobile telephone subscription statistics by year for Georgia are shown in the table below.
| Year | Mobile Phone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Georgia |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 156.09 |
| 2021 | 147.75 |
| 2020 | 135.43 |
| 2019 | 142.73 |
| 2018 | 144.72 |
| 2017 | 145.88 |
| 2016 | 146.69 |
| 2015 | 147.19 |
| 2014 | 143.10 |
| 2013 | 131.88 |
| 2012 | 123.51 |
| 2011 | 115.93 |
| 2010 | 103.69 |
| 2009 | 73.59 |
| 2008 | 71.01 |
| 2007 | 66.55 |
| 2006 | 43.31 |
| 2005 | 29.65 |
| 2004 | 21.07 |
| 2003 | 17.70 |
This dramatic increase in mobile phone use is due to several factors, including the increasing affordability of mobile phones, the availability of mobile phone service in more rural areas, and the increasing popularity of mobile phone applications.
Internet Use
According to statistics from the World Bank, in 2022 78.71 per cent of the population of Georgia used the internet.
This is a significant increase from 2003 when only 2.56 per cent of the population were active internet users.
Internet usage statistics in recent years are shown in the table below.
| Year | Individuals Using the Internet in Georgia (% of Population) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 78.71 |
| 2021 | 76.44 |
| 2020 | 72.53 |
| 2019 | 68.85 |
| 2018 | 62.72 |
| 2017 | 59.71 |
| 2016 | 58.46 |
| 2015 | 47.57 |
| 2014 | 44.00 |
| 2013 | 43.30 |
| 2012 | 36.94 |
| 2011 | 31.52 |
| 2010 | 26.90 |
| 2009 | 20.07 |
| 2008 | 10.01 |
| 2007 | 8.26 |
| 2006 | 7.53 |
| 2005 | 6.08 |
| 2004 | 3.89 |
| 2003 | 2.56 |
There are several reasons for this increase in internet use in Georgia. Firstly, the availability of broadband internet access has increased significantly in recent years. This has made it easier for people to connect to the internet and enjoy its benefits.
Secondly, the price of internet access has fallen, making it more affordable for people to use the internet.
Finally, the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets has increased, making it even easier for people to access the internet.
Time Difference
When calling Georgia from the United Arab Emirates, please note the current time in Georgia is . The date is .
The time in the United Arab Emirates is . The date is .
The time difference between Georgia and UAE is 0 hours.
Exchange Rate
The currency used in Georgia is the Georgian lari (GEL).
Current exchange rates between the Georgian lari and the UAE dirham (GEL to AED, AED to GEL) are:
- 1 Georgian lari (GEL) = 1.37 AED
- 1 UAE dirham (AED) = 0.73 GEL
Exchange rates on this page were last updated on .
Useful Information
Georgia is a country on the border of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Armenia and Turkey to the south.
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
Georgia is a very mountainous country. The Greater Caucasus mountain range runs through the northern part of the country, and the Lesser Caucasus mountains are located in the south. Georgia’s highest point is Mount Shkhara, at 5,201 meters above sea level.
In the 18th century, Georgia was annexed by the Russian Empire. It regained its independence in 1918, but it was annexed by the Soviet Union in 1921. It regained independence again in 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Georgian is the official language of Georgia. Other languages spoken in Georgia include Russian, Azerbaijani, and Armenian. The majority of the population of Georgia is Orthodox Christian, with a minority of Muslims.
Useful information about Georgia:
- Two-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2): GE
- Three-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3): GEO
- Region: Asia
- Sub-region: Western Asia
- Capital: Tbilisi
- Area: 69,700 square km
- Language(s): Georgian
- Borders: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation, Turkey
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2022 the population of Georgia was 3,712,502.
The table below shows how the total population has changed in recent years.
| Year | Total Population of Georgia |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,712,502 |
| 2021 | 3,708,610 |
| 2020 | 3,722,716 |
| 2019 | 3,720,161 |
| 2018 | 3,726,549 |
| 2017 | 3,728,004 |
| 2016 | 3,727,505 |
| 2015 | 3,725,276 |
| 2014 | 3,719,414 |
| 2013 | 3,717,668 |
| 2012 | 3,728,874 |
| 2011 | 3,756,441 |
| 2010 | 3,786,695 |
| 2009 | 3,814,419 |
| 2008 | 3,848,449 |
| 2007 | 3,860,158 |
| 2006 | 3,880,347 |
| 2005 | 3,902,469 |
| 2004 | 3,927,340 |
| 2003 | 3,951,736 |
Georgia Map
The location of Georgia can be seen on the map below.
