Area Code 2370 – Araks/Armavir/Hoktember/Lenughi/Metsamor/Zartonk, Armavir

Overview of Area Code +374 2370

Area code 2370 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the Armavir Province (Armavir marz) in western Armenia. It serves the city of Armavir and its surrounding communities, including Araks, Hoktember, Lenughi, Metsamor, and Zartonk. The code is part of the +374 country calling code assigned to Armenia by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Armavir Province is an administrative region bordering Turkey to the west and the Ararat Plain to the east. The area code 2370 covers the provincial capital, Armavir (formerly known as Hoktemberyan), and the nearby town of Metsamor, which hosts the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant. The region is primarily agricultural, with significant viticulture and fruit production. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services provided by licensed operators, such as ArmenTel (Beeline) and Ucom, and is subject to geographic tariffing.

Dialing Formats

When calling a number in the 2370 area code, the subscriber number is typically 5 or 6 digits long, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of 8 digits (including the leading '0' for domestic calls). The international format omits the leading '0' and includes the country code.

• Domestic call (within Armenia): Dial 0 2370 XXX XX (replace X with the subscriber's digits). Example: 0 2370 12345.
• International call (from outside Armenia): Dial your country's international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then 374 2370 XXX XX. Example: +374 2370 12345.
• Local call (within the same area code): In many cases, you can dial the subscriber number without the area code, but for clarity and reliability, it is recommended to always use the full national format.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia: Always use the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Armavir from Yerevan, dial 0 2370 12345.

For international callers: Use the international access prefix of your country (commonly '00' or '+'), then the Armenian country code '374', followed by the area code (without the leading '0') and the subscriber number. For instance, from the United States, dial 011 374 2370 12345; from the UK, dial 00 374 2370 12345.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there are no overlay codes for the Armavir region; the 2370 code is the sole geographic code for this area. However, number portability is available in Armenia, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. This means that a number with the 2370 prefix may be served by any operator, but the geographic tariffing remains based on the original assignment.

For accurate dialing, always verify the current subscriber number length, as it may vary. When in doubt, consult your service provider or the Armenian Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) for the latest numbering plan updates.