Area Code 2312 – Echmiadzin, Armavir

Overview of Area Code 2312

Area code 2312 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Echmiadzin (also known as Vagharshapat) and its surrounding areas within the Armavir Province of Armenia. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services. Echmiadzin is the fourth-largest city in Armenia and holds significant religious and cultural importance as the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 2312 area code covers the administrative territory of Echmiadzin and nearby communities within Armavir Province. This includes the town of Vagharshapat and adjacent rural settlements. The region is located in the Ararat Plain, west of the capital Yerevan. The code is allocated by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia and is administered by the national telecom operators, including ArmenTel (Beeline), Ucom, and Team Telecom Armenia.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Echmiadzin, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Domestic calls within Armenia: Dial 0 2312 X XX XX (where X denotes the subscriber number). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network.
• International calls from abroad: Dial +374 2312 X XX XX or 011 374 2312 X XX XX (from North America). The country code for Armenia is +374, and the leading '0' is omitted when dialing from outside the country.

Local numbers within the 2312 area code typically consist of six digits after the area code, making the total national significant number (NSN) length eight digits (including the area code but excluding the trunk prefix).

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Echmiadzin, it is often possible to dial only the six-digit subscriber number when calling within the same exchange, but for consistency and reliability, using the full national format is recommended. For foreign callers, always use the international format with the +374 country code and omit the trunk prefix '0'. Ensure you have the correct country code and area code to avoid misdialing.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Echmiadzin; 2312 remains the sole geographic code for the area. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators, but the geographic indicator remains tied to the original location. Fixed-line numbers in Armenia are not portable outside their designated geographic area.