Area Code 2242 – Yeghvard, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code +374 2242

Area code 2242 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the city of Yeghvard and its surrounding communities in the Kotayk Province. Kotayk Province encircles the capital Yerevan and is part of the central administrative region of Armenia. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and calls to this area are routed over the public switched telephone network.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Yeghvard is the administrative center of the Kotayk Province, located approximately 20 kilometers north of Yerevan. The area code 2242 serves the urban and rural settlements within the Yeghvard community, including nearby villages. The numbering area falls under the jurisdiction of the Armenian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PSRC), which manages the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Yeghvard, the following formats apply:

• National dialing (within Armenia): 0 2242 XXX XX – the leading '0' is the trunk prefix, followed by the area code and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits).
• International dialing (from abroad): +374 2242 XXX XX – replace the trunk prefix '0' with the country code +374.

For example, a local number might be 0 2242 5 12 34 (national) or +374 2242 5 12 34 (international).

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Yeghvard: In many cases, local calls may require only the subscriber number if the network supports local dialing, but the standard practice in Armenia is to dial the full national number including the trunk prefix and area code, even for on-net calls. Always verify with your service provider.

Callers from other regions in Armenia: Dial 0 2242 followed by the subscriber number.

International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries) or '+' followed by 374 2242 and the subscriber number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest regulatory updates, no overlay code has been introduced for the 2242 area. The number length is fixed, and the subscriber number is six digits. If you are dialing from a mobile phone in Armenia, the same national format applies. For calls from abroad, ensure you omit the initial '0' of the trunk prefix.

For accurate and up-to-date dialing information, always consult your telecommunications provider or the official Armenian numbering plan.