Area Code 2352 – Artashat, Ararat

Overview of Armenia's Geographic Numbering Plan

Armenia's national numbering plan adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, with a country calling code of +374. Geographic numbers are structured as +374 (National Destination Code) followed by a subscriber number. The NDC for Artashat and the surrounding Ararat Province is 235, and the prefix 2352 is specifically allocated to the Artashat area. This prefix is used for fixed-line PSTN services, and numbers under it are typically 8 digits long when dialed in international format (e.g., +374 2352 12345).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2352 prefix serves the city of Artashat, which is the administrative center of the Ararat Province in central Armenia. The coverage area includes the urban core of Artashat and its immediate surrounding settlements. Artashat is located approximately 30 kilometers south of the capital, Yerevan, and is part of the Ararat plain, a key agricultural and economic zone. The prefix is assigned to fixed-line operators, primarily the national incumbent, and is used for residential and business landlines within this geographic region.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, dialing a number in Artashat requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number. The national format is 0 235 2XXXXX (or 0 2352 XXXXX depending on local grouping). For example, a local call to a subscriber number 12345 would be dialed as 0 2352 12345 from other parts of Armenia. For international callers, the format is +374 2352 12345, where the leading '0' is omitted. When calling from within Artashat itself, local numbers may be dialed without the area code, but this practice is operator-dependent and not standardized.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the Artashat area; the 235 NDC is unique to the Ararat region. However, number portability is available in Armenia for fixed-line services, meaning that a subscriber may retain their 2352 number even if they move to a different operator, though the geographic association remains with the original location. Callers should always verify the full number, as the prefix 2352 is distinct from other prefixes in the 235 range that may serve other towns in Ararat Province.

Practical Examples

• Local call (within Armenia): 0 2352 67890
• International call (from abroad): +374 2352 67890
• Call from Yerevan to Artashat: 0 2352 67890

For businesses and residents in Artashat, ensuring that the correct prefix is used is crucial for successful call routing. This prefix is part of Armenia's geographic numbering resources, which are managed by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia.