Area Code 2378 – Araks/Armavir/Hoktember/Lenughi/Metsamor/Zartonk, Armavir

Overview of Area Code 2378 (Armavir Region, Armenia)

Area code 2378 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Republic of Armenia's national numbering plan, as administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia and in alignment with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. This code serves the Armavir Province (Armavir marz), specifically covering the towns of Araks, Armavir, Hoktember, Lenughi, Metsamor, and Zartonk. These localities form part of the Ararat Plain, an agricultural and industrial hub located west of the capital, Yerevan.

The geographic area is characterized by a mix of urban centers and rural communities. Metsamor is notable for hosting the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, while Armavir city serves as the provincial administrative center. The region is connected to Yerevan via the M-5 highway and railway lines, making it a significant economic zone.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When calling a fixed-line subscriber within the Armavir region, the national (trunk) format is used: 0 2378 XXX XX (where X represents the subscriber's local number digits). Internationally, callers must dial the Armenian country code +374, followed by the area code without the leading trunk prefix '0', and then the subscriber number: +374 2378 XXX XX.

For example, if a local number is 12345, the national dialing format would be 0 2378 12345, and the international format would be +374 2378 12345.

It is important to note that Armenia has implemented number portability for fixed-line services within geographic areas, meaning that a subscriber may retain their number when changing providers, but the geographic significance of the code remains tied to the original location.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Armenia): Dial the full national number: 0 2378 XXX XX. The trunk prefix '0' is mandatory for all domestic calls, including those made from mobile phones.
• International callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 374 (Armenia's country code), then 2378 and the subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0'.
• Calling from a mobile phone within Armenia: Use the same national format as above. No special prefixes are required.

As of the latest PSRC updates, there are no overlay codes in the Armavir region; the 2378 code remains exclusive to this geographic area. However, subscribers may have migrated to VoIP or other technologies, but the dialing rules remain unchanged.

For businesses or individuals in the region, it is advisable to display the international format (+374 2378 ...) on websites and marketing materials to facilitate calls from abroad.