Area Code 234 – Ararat/Vedi, Ararat

Overview of Area Code +374 234

Area code 234 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the Ararat Province, specifically serving the town of Vedi and its surrounding rural communities. This code is part of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used exclusively for fixed-line services in this region. The administrative center of the province, Artashat, uses a different code (235), so callers should verify the exact code for their destination.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 234 area code covers the southern part of Ararat Province, bordering the Ararat Plain and the Araks River, which forms the border with Turkey and Iran. Key localities include Vedi, Avshar, Aralez, and several smaller villages. This region is known for its agricultural production, particularly vineyards and fruit orchards. The code is administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia and is allocated to fixed-line operators such as ArmenTel (Beeline) and Ucom, which provide PSTN services in the area.

Dialing Formats

For local calls within Armenia (including from mobile phones), subscribers must dial the full national number: 0 234 XXXXX, where '0' is the trunk prefix, '234' is the area code, and 'XXXXX' is the 5-digit subscriber number. The total national significant number length is 8 digits (excluding the leading '0').

For international calls from outside Armenia, callers must use the country code +374, followed by the area code without the trunk prefix '0', and the subscriber number: +374 234 XXXXX. For example, a Vedi landline number 12345 would be dialed as 0 234 12345 domestically and +374 234 12345 internationally.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Armenia: Always dial the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, even when calling from a mobile phone. This applies to both fixed and mobile calls.
• International callers: Replace the trunk prefix '0' with the country code +374. Do not add any additional digits.
• Overlay considerations: Armenia does not currently use overlay codes for geographic areas; each region has a unique NDC. However, number portability is not available for fixed lines, so the area code strictly reflects the physical location of the line.

Technical Notes

The Armenian numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The maximum length of a national significant number is 8 digits. Fixed-line numbers in Armenia are being gradually migrated to NGN (Next Generation Networks), but the geographic significance of the NDC remains for routing and emergency services. When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada) before dialing +374 234 XXXXX.