Area Code 2353 – Artashat/Norashen, Ararat

Overview of Area Code +374 2353

Area code 2353 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the town of Artashat and the adjacent locality of Norashen in the Ararat Province (Ararat Marz) of Armenia. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services and is administered under the country calling code +374, as designated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T E.164).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

Artashat serves as the administrative center of Ararat Province, located approximately 30 kilometers south of the capital, Yerevan. The area code 2353 covers the urban and suburban zones of Artashat, along with nearby Norashen. Subscribers within this code are assigned numbers with a total length of 8 digits when the country code is included (i.e., +374 2353 XXXX). The local number portion after the area code typically consists of 4 digits, though some legacy lines may have fewer digits; always verify the complete number with your service provider.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

• International dialing from abroad: Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 374 (Armenia's country code), then 2353 (the area code without the leading trunk prefix), and finally the subscriber's local number. Example: 00 374 2353 1234 (if the local number is 1234).
• Domestic long-distance dialing within Armenia: Dial the trunk prefix 0, then 2353, then the local number. Example: 0 2353 1234.
• Local dialing within Artashat/Norashen: In many cases, you can dial just the local subscriber number (e.g., 1234) without the area code. However, due to number portability and overlay considerations, it is always safe to use the full national format (0 2353 XXXX) even for local calls.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Armenia has implemented mobile number portability (MNP) and fixed-line number portability, meaning that a number with area code 2353 may be routed to a mobile or VoIP service if the subscriber has ported it. Conversely, mobile numbers in Armenia begin with non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99) and are not tied to the 2353 code. There are no known overlay codes for Artashat; the 2353 code remains the sole geographic code for this area. When dialing from abroad, always drop the leading '0' of the trunk prefix.

Caller Instructions and Practical Tips

• For international callers: Ensure you have the correct country code (+374) and area code (2353). Check time zone differences (Armenia is UTC+4).
• For local callers: If you are within the Ararat region, you may still need to dial the area code if your phone system requires it. When in doubt, use the full national format.
• For VoIP users: When configuring your device, use the international format: +374 2353 XXXX.

Always confirm the exact number of digits with your Armenian counterpart, as legacy 5-digit local numbers may still exist in some rural areas. For any discrepancies, consult the Armenian Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) or your telecom operator.