Area Code 2377 – Armavir/Mrgashat

Overview of Area Code 2377

Area code 2377 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Armavir region of Armenia, specifically serving the town of Mrgashat and its surrounding rural communities. The code is part of Armenia's national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation. When dialing a subscriber within this area, the full national significant number consists of the area code followed by a local subscriber number, typically totaling 8 digits (excluding the trunk prefix '0').

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Armavir region is located in the western part of Armenia, bordering Turkey to the west and the Ararat plain to the south. Mrgashat, the primary town associated with this code, lies approximately 30 kilometers west of the capital, Yerevan. The area is predominantly agricultural, with a mix of residential and small business communities. The code 2377 is allocated to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP-based fixed lines, and is managed by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in the Mrgashat area, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2377, and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 12345, dial 0 2377 12345.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then Armenia's country code 374, followed by the area code 2377 without the leading '0', and the local number. For the same example, dial +374 2377 12345.

It is important to note that the leading '0' used in domestic dialing is a trunk prefix and is not part of the country code or NDC when dialing from abroad.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the Armavir region; the 2377 code is unique to this geographic area. However, number portability is available in Armenia, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, provided the service remains within the same geographic area. This means that while the prefix indicates the geographic location, the actual operator may vary.

Caller Guidance

For local callers within the same area code, it is often possible to dial only the local subscriber number without the area code, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, to avoid confusion, it is recommended to always use the full national number. For international callers, ensure that you have the correct country code and omit the trunk prefix '0' to successfully reach a subscriber in Mrgashat.