Area Code 2240 – Kanakeravan/Nor Geghi/Nor Hajn/Yeghvard, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code +374 2240

Area code 2240 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the Kotayk Province region. It serves the settlements of Kanakeravan, Nor Geghi, Nor Hajn, and Yeghvard, located north of the capital Yerevan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and numbers under it follow the standard Armenian geographic numbering format.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Kotayk Province is an administrative division of Armenia, and the towns covered by 2240 are part of the broader Yerevan metropolitan influence area. Yeghvard is the administrative center of the Kotayk Province, while Kanakeravan, Nor Geghi, and Nor Hajn are smaller communities within the same region. These areas are characterized by residential and commercial development, with fixed-line services typically provided by the national incumbent operator and alternative licensed operators.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code. Thus, to call a number in the 2240 area, you would dial:

• 0 2240 XXXXX (where XXXXX is the subscriber number, typically 5 digits)

For international callers, the Armenian country code +374 is used, and the leading trunk prefix is omitted. The international format is:

• +374 2240 XXXXX

For example, if the subscriber number is 12345, a local call from Yerevan would be dialed as 0 2240 12345, while a call from the United States would be +374 2240 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the current Armenian numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for the 2240 area. The code is exclusively used for fixed-line services in the specified geographic region. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, but the geographic significance of the code remains tied to the original service area.

Technical Notes for VoIP and Mobile Users

When calling from mobile phones or VoIP services, the same international or national dialing rules apply. For VoIP users, it is essential to include the correct country and area codes to ensure proper routing. Mobile users within Armenia should use the national format with the trunk prefix. For international roaming, the international format is mandatory.