Area Code 2345 – Ararat/Vedi/Vosketap, Ararat

Overview of Area Code +374 2345

Area code 2345 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the Ararat Province in central-western Armenia. Specifically, it serves the town of Vedi and the surrounding communities, including Vosketap and nearby villages along the Ararat Plain. The code is part of the country's PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure, managed by the national regulatory authority, the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Ararat Province is one of Armenia's administrative regions (marzes), bordered by Turkey to the west and Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave to the south. The area code covers the eastern part of the province, with Vedi serving as the administrative center of the Vedi Municipality. Other localities within this code include Aralez, Urtsadzor, and Noyakert. The region is predominantly agricultural, known for vineyards and fruit orchards, and is situated near the Araks River.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in the Vedi 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 geographic numbers in Armenia is 8 digits, comprising the area code (2 to 5 digits) and the local subscriber number. For area code 2345, the subscriber number length varies, but the total NSN remains 8 digits.

• National dialing (within Armenia): 0 2345 X XX XX (or 0 2345 XX XXX depending on local number length).
• International dialing (from abroad): +374 2345 X XX XX (replace the leading 0 with the country code +374).

For example, a local number in Vedi might be 0 2345 3 45 67 when dialed domestically, and +374 2345 3 45 67 when dialed from another country.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for this area. The 2345 code is exclusively used for fixed-line services in the Vedi region. However, number portability is available for fixed-line subscribers, meaning a number with this prefix may be routed to a different operator or even a VoIP service, but the geographic significance remains for identification purposes.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from a different fixed-line zone or from a mobile phone. For international callers, omit the trunk prefix and use Armenia's country calling code +374. Ensure you have the correct local number length, as it may vary. If you encounter difficulties, consult the latest Armenian numbering plan or your telecom provider.