Area Code 2320 – Aghdzq/Ashtarak/Karbi/Oshakan, Aragatsotn

Overview of Area Code 2320

Area code 2320 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the Aragatsotn Province in the central-western part of the country. It serves the town of Ashtarak (the provincial capital) and the surrounding communities of Aghdzq, Karbi, and Oshakan. These localities are situated along the Kasagh River valley, approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Yerevan. The region is known for its historical churches, winemaking traditions, and proximity to the Armenian capital.

Under the ITU-T E.164 standard, the full international number for a fixed-line subscriber in this area consists of the country code +374, followed by the area code 2320 and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. This yields a total number length of 8 digits after the country code (excluding any trunk prefix).

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed line in the 2320 area from within Armenia, subscribers must use the national trunk prefix 0 before the area code. For example, to reach a local number such as 3-45-67, dial:

• 0 2320 3 45 67 (domestic call from another Armenian city or mobile network)

From outside Armenia, callers should omit the trunk prefix and dial the country code directly:

• +374 2320 3 45 67 (international call from any country)

If you are already within the 2320 area, local calls may be placed using only the 5-digit subscriber number, depending on the operator's local dialing rules. However, for consistency and to avoid errors, it is recommended to always use the full national format.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2320 code is a geographic allocation tied to the Aragatsotn Province. Ashtarak serves as the administrative center, hosting regional government offices and cultural institutions. The nearby villages of Aghdzq, Karbi, and Oshakan are residential and agricultural communities, with Oshakan being particularly notable as the burial site of Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet. The area is served by fixed-line infrastructure operated primarily by Armenia's national telecom providers, offering PSTN and VoIP services.

Because this is a geographic code, the number is tied to a physical location. If a subscriber moves outside the 2320 coverage area, they typically must obtain a new local number, unless number portability applies to fixed lines (which is limited in Armenia). For international callers, it is important to note that the plus sign (+) represents the international access code used in your country (e.g., 00 in many European countries, 011 in the United States).

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Armenia: always use the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from a different fixed-line zone or from a mobile phone. For international callers: replace the leading 0 with the Armenian country code +374. Ensure you have the correct 5-digit local number, as omitting a digit will result in a failed call.