Area Code 2440 – Artik/Pemzashen, Shirak

Overview of Area Code 2440

Area code 2440 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the town of Artik and the adjacent community of Pemzashen, both located in the Shirak Province (Armenian: Շիրակի մարզ) in northwestern Armenia. This code is part of the country's fixed-line telephony network, operated primarily by the national incumbent and alternative local carriers. The region is known for its volcanic tuff stone industry and agricultural activity, and the code serves residential, business, and government subscribers within the defined geographic area.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Artik is a town with a population of approximately 15,000, while Pemzashen is a nearby village. Both settlements fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Shirak Province, whose capital is Gyumri. The 2440 code covers the local exchange area that includes these communities and their immediate surroundings. Calls to this code are routed over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to fixed-line subscribers within the specified geographic boundaries.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

Understanding the correct dialing format is essential for both domestic and international callers.

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): To call a number in Artik or Pemzashen from another fixed or mobile line in Armenia, dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2440 and the subscriber number. The full national significant number is 0 2440 XXXXX (where XXXXX is the local 5-digit subscriber number). For example, to reach a local number 12345, you would dial 0 2440 12345.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Callers from abroad must use the international access prefix of their country (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Armenia's country code +374, then the area code 2440 (without the leading trunk prefix 0), and the subscriber number. The international format is +374 2440 XXXXX. For instance, dialing from the United States would involve dialing 011 374 2440 12345.
• Local calls within the same exchange: In some cases, local calls may be possible by dialing only the subscriber number, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid routing issues.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the 2440 area. The code is exclusively assigned to the Artik/Pemzashen exchange. Subscriber numbers are 5 digits long, resulting in a total number length of 9 digits when including the area code (excluding the trunk prefix). The Armenian national numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations, and the maximum number length is 8 digits for geographic numbers (excluding the country code). However, the inclusion of the area code in the national significant number is standard.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from a different fixed line or mobile network. For foreign callers, ensure you have the correct international exit code and omit the leading 0. Mobile callers within Armenia can dial the number directly using the 0 2440 format. It is also important to note that calls to geographic numbers are typically charged at standard national rates, which may vary depending on the operator and time of day.