Area Code 2244 – Nor Hajn, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code +374 2244

Area code 2244 is a geographic numbering resource within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the town of Nor Hajn (also spelled Nor Hachen) and its immediate surroundings in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. This code is part of the country's fixed-line telephone network, operated under the jurisdiction of the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia. The code follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard, where the full international dialing format is +374 2244 XXX XX (or +374 2244 XXXXX, depending on the local number length).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

Nor Hajn is a small urban-type settlement located approximately 25 kilometers northeast of Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The area code 2244 serves the town itself and nearby rural communities within the Kotayk Province. Kotayk is one of Armenia's central provinces, bordered by the capital city and the Gegharkunik Province. The region is known for its mountainous terrain and proximity to the Azat Reservoir. The administrative center of Kotayk Province is Hrazdan, but Nor Hajn has its own dedicated area code due to its distinct local exchange requirements.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Armenia, the local dialing format is 0 2244 XXX XX (or 0 2244 XXXXX), where the leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For international callers, the format is +374 2244 XXX XX, replacing the trunk '0' with the country code '+374'. For example, to call a fixed line in Nor Hajn with the local number 12345, a caller from Yerevan would dial 0 2244 12345, while a caller from the United States would dial 011 374 2244 12345 (or +374 2244 12345 from a mobile phone).

Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, Armenia has not implemented any overlay codes for the 2244 area. The number length for local subscribers is typically 5 to 6 digits, depending on the exchange capacity. The code is exclusively used for fixed-line PSTN services; it is not assigned to mobile or VoIP services. Mobile numbers in Armenia use the prefix +374 9X (e.g., 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99) and are non-geographic. Therefore, callers should always verify that they are dialing a fixed-line number when using 2244.

Practical Guidance for Callers

• Local callers: Dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. Example: 0 2244 12345.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from North America), then Armenia's country code 374, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. Example: +374 2244 12345.
• Mobile callers within Armenia: Dial the same as local callers, i.e., 0 2244 12345.

When storing the number in an international format, always use the plus sign (+) and the country code to ensure proper routing from any location.