Area Code 2422 – Maralik, Shirak
The phone area code for Maralik, Shirak is 2422 (international format +3742422). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Maralik, Shirak
Overview of Area Code 2422
Area code 2422 is a geographic destination code assigned to the city of Maralik and its surrounding rural communities within the Shirak Province of Armenia. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia, following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The region is located in the northwestern part of the country, near the border with Turkey, and is known for its agricultural economy and historical landmarks.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 2422 code covers the urban center of Maralik and adjacent villages, including but not limited to Arevik, Tsoghamarg, and Sarapat. Administratively, these localities fall under the Shirak Province, with the provincial capital being Gyumri (which uses a different area code). The code is exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and some fiber-optic connections provided by licensed operators such as ArmenTel (Beeline) and Ucom.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For callers within Armenia, the national trunk prefix 0 must be dialed before the area code. The local subscriber number length is 5 digits, making the complete national format 0 242 2X XX XX (or more precisely, 0-2422-XXXXX). For example, to call a landline in Maralik from Yerevan, you would dial: 0 2422 12345.
For international callers, the Armenian country code is +374. The international format omits the trunk prefix, so you would dial: +374 2422 12345. When calling from abroad, ensure you replace the leading zero of the national format with the country code.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code in the Maralik area; the 2422 code remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, number portability is available for fixed-line services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators within the same geographic area. This does not affect the dialing format.
Practical Guidance for Callers
If you are calling from a mobile phone within Armenia, you may dial the national format (with 0) or the international format (+374) depending on your carrier's settings; both are generally supported. For callers from outside Armenia, always use the international format. For emergency services within Armenia, dial 101 (fire), 102 (police), or 103 (ambulance) regardless of the area code.