Area Code 2325 – Aghdzq/Ashtarak/Karbi/Oshakan, Aragatsotn

Overview of Area Code 2325

Area code 2325 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, specifically serving the town of Aghdzq and the adjacent communities of Ashtarak, Karbi, and Oshakan. As part of the Armenian Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), this code is used for fixed-line services within the defined administrative boundaries. The code is administered under the national numbering plan of Armenia, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Aragatsotn region is located in the western part of Armenia, with Ashtarak serving as the provincial capital. The area code 2325 covers the central and southern parts of the province, including the historical and cultural sites of Oshakan and Karbi. Subscribers within this code are assigned numbers that are geographically tied to the local exchange, meaning that the code is not portable outside the designated area.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

When calling a fixed-line number in the 2325 area from within Armenia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for Armenia is 8 digits, so after the area code (2325), there are 4 additional digits.

• National dialing (within Armenia): 0 2325 XXXX
• International dialing (from abroad): +374 2325 XXXX

For example, to call a fixed line in Aghdzq with the subscriber number 1234, a caller in Yerevan would dial 0 2325 1234. A caller from the United States would dial 011 374 2325 1234, while a caller from most European countries would dial 00 374 2325 1234.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering

Currently, there is no overlay code for the Aragatsotn region, meaning that 2325 is the sole area code for the covered localities. However, as Armenia continues to modernize its telecommunications infrastructure, the introduction of additional geographic codes or the migration to all-IP networks may occur. Subscribers should verify the correct dialing format with their service provider if they experience any routing issues.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area code, it is still necessary to include the trunk prefix and area code to complete the call, as per the national dialing plan. For international callers, it is essential to replace the leading '0' with the appropriate international access code and the country code +374. Always confirm the correct subscriber number with the recipient, as numbers may have been migrated or reassigned.