Area Code 2245 – Yeghvard, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code +374 2245

Area code 2245 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Yeghvard and its surrounding communities within the Kotayk Province of Armenia. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services. The full international dialing format for a subscriber number in this region is +374 2245 XXX XX, where the total number of digits after the country code is eight (including the NDC). The local number length varies, but the complete national significant number (NSN) always totals eight digits.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Yeghvard serves as the administrative center of the Kotayk Province, located approximately 20 kilometers north of the capital, Yerevan. The area code 2245 covers the urban area of Yeghvard and nearby rural settlements within the province. Kotayk Province is known for its proximity to the Geghama Mountains and the Hrazdan River, and it hosts several industrial and agricultural enterprises. The region is well-connected to Yerevan via the M-4 highway, making it a significant suburban and economic zone.

Dialing Procedures

• Local calls (within Armenia): When dialing a fixed-line number in Yeghvard from another fixed or mobile line within Armenia, you must include the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0 2245 XXX XX. The trunk prefix is used for national calls and is not part of the international number.
• International calls from abroad: Callers outside Armenia should dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the Armenian country code 374, then the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +374 2245 XXX XX.
• Example: If the local subscriber number is 12345, a local call from Yerevan would be dialed as 0 2245 12345. From the United States, you would dial 011 374 2245 12345 (or using + notation: +374 2245 12345).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, Armenia has not introduced overlay area codes for geographic regions. Each geographic area retains a unique NDC. However, the rapid growth of mobile and VoIP services has led to increased number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators or, in some cases, moving to a different geographic area, though fixed-line portability is less common. For fixed lines, the area code remains tied to the physical location of the exchange.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing a number in a different city or from a mobile phone. For foreign callers, it is essential to drop the leading zero of the area code and use the country code +374. Ensure you have the correct number of digits; the subscriber number length for Yeghvard typically ranges from 5 to 6 digits, but always verify with the recipient.