Area Code 2230 – Hankavan/Hrazdan/Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code 2230

Area code 2230 is a geographic numbering plan area within the Republic of Armenia, assigned to the Kotayk Province. Specifically, it serves the towns of Hrazdan, Tsaghkadzor, and Hankavan, along with the surrounding rural communities. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia, in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

Kotayk Province is located in central Armenia, encircling the capital Yerevan to the east and north. The area code 2230 covers the administrative district centered on Hrazdan, the provincial capital, and extends to the popular mountain resort town of Tsaghkadzor, as well as the spa village of Hankavan. These localities are situated along the Pambak River and the Tsaghkunyats mountain range, at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level. The region is known for its health resorts, ski facilities, and mineral water springs.

Dialing Formats

Understanding the correct dialing procedure is essential for both domestic and international callers.

• Domestic calls within Armenia: When calling a fixed line in the 2230 area from another Armenian city or mobile network, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for geographic numbers in Armenia is 8 digits, comprising the area code (including the leading 0) and a 5-digit local subscriber number. For example, to call a number in Hrazdan from Yerevan, dial: 0 2230 12345.
• International calls from abroad: Callers from outside Armenia must dial the international access prefix of their country (typically 00 or +), followed by Armenia's country code 374, then the area code 2230 without the leading 0, and finally the 5-digit subscriber number. For instance, from the United States, you would dial: 011 374 2230 12345 or using the plus sign: +374 2230 12345.
• Local calls within the 2230 area: For calls between subscribers within the same area code, it may be possible to dial only the 5-digit local number, depending on the operator's network configuration. However, for reliability, it is recommended to use the full national format.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the 2230 area. The code is dedicated exclusively to the Kotayk region. Subscriber numbers are 5 digits long, providing a capacity of up to 100,000 numbers per exchange. The area code is used for both fixed-line PSTN services and, in some cases, for VoIP services that are geographically anchored to the region. However, for mobile numbers, Armenia uses separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, 99), so 2230 is not associated with mobile services.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from a different area code. For callers abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 and use +374. The cost of calls to 2230 numbers is typically lower than calls to mobile numbers, and many operators include them in fixed-line calling plans. If you are unsure about the subscriber number, you can use directory assistance or online directories to find the correct extension.