Area Code 2247 – Yeghvard/Nor Hajn, Kotayk

Overview of Area Code +374 2247

Area code 2247 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the Kotayk Province region encompassing the towns of Yeghvard and Nor Hajn. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and calls to this area are routed via the public switched telephone network. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Kotayk regional administration, with Yeghvard serving as the primary urban center.

Geographic Coverage and Primary Cities

The 2247 code covers a contiguous area in central Armenia, north of the capital Yerevan. Key localities include:

• Yeghvard – the largest town in the area, known for its historical sites and proximity to Yerevan.
• Nor Hajn – a smaller town located near Yeghvard, often considered part of the same urban cluster.
• Surrounding villages and rural settlements within the Kotayk administrative district.

This region is part of the Kotayk Province, which is a major economic and transportation hub due to its adjacency to Yerevan.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Armenia, the national dialing format is 0 2247 XXX XX (or 0 2247 XXX XXX depending on subscriber number length). The leading 0 is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For example, to call a fixed line in Yeghvard from Yerevan, you would dial: 0 2247 5 12 34.

For international callers, the Armenian country code is +374, and the trunk prefix is omitted. The international format is +374 2247 XXX XX. For instance, from the United States, you would dial: 011 374 2247 5 12 34 (or use the plus sign on mobile: +374 2247 5 12 34).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for this geographic area. The 2247 code is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services, and mobile numbers in Armenia use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, 99). However, number portability is in effect in Armenia, so a fixed-line number with the 2247 prefix could theoretically be ported to a different operator, but it would still retain its geographic identity for routing purposes.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the same area code can often dial the subscriber number without the area code, but this depends on the specific operator and local dialing regulations. For clarity, it is recommended to always use the full national format (including the trunk prefix) when dialing from a different region. Foreign callers must use the international format, ensuring they replace the leading zero with the +374 country code.