Area Code 2328 – Aghdzq/Ashtarak/Karbi/Oshakan, Aragatsotn

Overview of Area Code +374 2328

Area code 2328 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, specifically covering the towns of Aghdzq, Ashtarak, Karbi, and Oshakan. Ashtarak serves as the administrative center of the province and is located approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Yerevan. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services in the region.

Dialing Formats

When calling a subscriber within the Aragatsotn region using area code 2328, the national (domestic) dialing format is:

• 0 2328 X XX XX (from within Armenia)

For international callers, the format is:

• +374 2328 X XX XX (from outside Armenia)

For example, to call a number in Ashtarak with the local subscriber number 45 67 89, you would dial:

• From Yerevan: 0 2328 45 67 89
• From the United States: +374 2328 45 67 89

Note that the leading 0 is used only for domestic calls within Armenia and is omitted when dialing from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Details

The 2328 area code serves the following communities:

• Aghdzq – a village in the Ashtarak Municipality
• Ashtarak – the provincial capital, known for its historical churches and the Ashtarak Gorge
• Karbi – a village located near Ashtarak
• Oshakan – a historic village, site of the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church

These locations fall under the Aragatsotn Province, which is divided into several municipalities. The 2328 code is one of several geographic codes in the province; other towns may use different codes. There are no overlay codes currently assigned to this area, meaning that 2328 is the sole area code for these communities.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the same area code may be able to dial just the subscriber number (7 digits) in some cases, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid errors. Foreign callers must replace the international access code (e.g., 011 from the US) with the + sign when using a mobile phone, or dial the appropriate international prefix (00 from most countries) followed by 374 and the area code without the leading 0.

For calls from mobile phones within Armenia, the same national dialing rules apply. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Armenia typically start with 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, etc., the 2328 code is exclusively for fixed-line services. When calling a fixed-line number from a mobile phone, the call is charged according to the caller's mobile plan, but the number remains a geographic fixed-line number.