Area Code 2220 – Abovyan/Akunk/Byureghavan/Nor Gyugh/Verin Ptghni, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code +374 2220

Area code 2220 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the Kotayk Province region. Specifically, it serves the urban and peri-urban communities of Abovyan, Akunk, Byureghavan, Nor Gyugh, and Verin Ptghni. These localities form part of the greater Yerevan metropolitan influence zone, located approximately 15–20 kilometers northeast of the capital.

Under the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, the full international format for a subscriber number in this area is +374 2220 XXXX, where +374 is Armenia's country calling code, 2220 is the national destination code (NDC), and XXXX is the local subscriber number (typically 4 digits). The complete national (trunk) format is 0 2220 XXXX when dialed from within Armenia.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Details

The code covers the following key settlements:

• Abovyan – the administrative center of Kotayk Province, with a population of approximately 45,000. It is one of Armenia's most important satellite cities.
• Byureghavan – a small industrial town known for its wine and construction materials.
• Akunk, Nor Gyugh, and Verin Ptghni – adjacent villages that are part of the same local calling area.

These communities are served by fixed-line PSTN operators, including ArmenTel (Beeline) and other licensed carriers. The numbering area is classified as geographic, meaning that the prefix is tied to a physical location and is primarily used for landline services.

Dialing Procedures

To call a number in this region, the dialing sequence depends on the caller's location:

• From within Armenia (same area code): Dial the 4-digit local number directly. Example: XXXX.
• From within Armenia (different area code): Dial 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number. Example: 0 2220 XXXX.
• From outside Armenia: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then 374, then 2220, then the 4-digit subscriber number. Example: +374 2220 XXXX.

Note: When dialing from a mobile phone, the leading 0 of the national trunk prefix is omitted if using the international format. Always replace the trunk prefix with the country code.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletins, there is no overlay code for the 2220 area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the current subscriber base. However, as part of Armenia's ongoing telecom modernization, some fixed-line numbers may be migrated to VoIP infrastructure, but the geographic prefix remains unchanged for routing purposes.

For international callers, it is essential to verify the correct local number length, as some older directories may list numbers with fewer digits. The standard subscriber number length in this area is 4 digits, but always confirm with the recipient.