Area Code 2225 – Abovyan/Arzni/Arinj/Geghashen, Kotayk

Overview

The +374 2225 numbering block is a geographic area code assigned to the Kotayk Province of Armenia, specifically serving the contiguous communities of Abovyan, Arzni, Arinj, and Geghashen. These localities form a densely populated suburban cluster northeast of the capital, Yerevan, and are integrated into the national dialing plan under the jurisdiction of the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia. The code is part of the country's closed numbering plan, where the full national significant number (NSN) is always 8 digits, including the leading '2' of the area code.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

Abovyan, the administrative center of Kotayk Province, is the largest city within this code. The surrounding settlements of Arzni, known for its mineral water springs, Arinj, and Geghashen are also served by this exchange. These areas are located approximately 10–15 kilometers north of Yerevan and form part of the greater Yerevan metropolitan agglomeration. The 2225 code is one of several local exchanges within the broader 222 area code, which covers the entire Kotayk region, but 2225 specifically identifies the Abovyan cluster.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Armenia, the national dialing format is straightforward: dial 0 2225 XXXXX, where '0' is the national trunk prefix, '2225' is the area code, and 'XXXXX' is the 5-digit subscriber number. This results in a total of 8 digits after the trunk prefix. For international callers, the format is +374 2225 XXXXX, omitting the leading '0'. For example, a local call to a subscriber in Abovyan would be dialed as 0 2225 12345, while an international caller would dial +374 2225 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the Kotayk region; the 222 area code remains the sole geographic code for this province. However, due to the proximity to Yerevan, some numbers in the 222 range may be used by businesses that operate across the capital and Kotayk, but the 2225 prefix is strictly allocated to the Abovyan cluster. Subscriber numbers within this block are 5 digits long, and the total NSN length is fixed at 8 digits.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the same area code (2225) must still dial the full national format, including the trunk prefix and area code, as Armenia does not use local dialing without the area code. For callers from other Armenian regions, the same national format applies. International callers should replace the trunk prefix with the country code +374. It is important to note that when dialing from a mobile phone within Armenia, the national format is used, but the leading '0' may be omitted depending on the carrier; however, the standard format is recommended for consistency.