Area Code 2315 – Echmiadzin, Armavir

Geographic Overview

The +374 2315 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Armavir Province of the Republic of Armenia, specifically serving the city of Vagharshapat, widely known as Echmiadzin, and its surrounding administrative area. Echmiadzin is the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the seat of the Catholicos, making it a significant destination for both domestic and international callers. The numbering area falls under the jurisdiction of the Armenian Public Services Regulatory Commission and is allocated within the national E.164 numbering plan.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Echmiadzin from within Armenia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 231 and the subscriber number. For example, a local number formatted as 5-XX-XX would be dialed as 0 231 5-XX-XX from any other fixed or mobile line in Armenia. From abroad, callers should omit the leading trunk prefix and dial the international access code of their country, then +374 231 5-XX-XX. Note that the full national significant number (NSN) for Echmiadzin numbers is eight digits, comprising the three-digit area code (231) and a five-digit subscriber number. The prefix 2315 indicates a specific exchange within the 231 area code, but the dialing procedure remains identical for all numbers under 231.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area code, it is still necessary to dial the full national format (including the trunk prefix and area code) because Armenia uses a closed dialing plan for fixed-line calls. Mobile callers in Armenia should always use the national format with the leading 0. International callers must replace the leading 0 with the +374 country code. For example, to call a number in Echmiadzin from the United States, one would dial 011 374 231 5-XX-XX; from the United Kingdom, 00 374 231 5-XX-XX. If you are using a VoIP service or a mobile phone, ensure that the plus sign is used when dialing from a device that supports it.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletins, no overlay code has been introduced for the Armavir region; the 231 area code remains the sole geographic code for Echmiadzin and nearby communities. Number portability is available for fixed-line services in Armenia, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. However, geographic numbers cannot be ported to mobile networks or to other regions. When dialing from abroad, be mindful of time zone differences (Armenia Time, UTC+4) and any applicable international tariffs.