Area Code 2447 – Artik/Pemzashen, Shirak

Overview of Area Code 2447

Area code 2447 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 (Shirak marz) in northwestern Armenia. This code is part of the 2xx numbering range that serves fixed-line (PSTN) subscribers in Armenia's regional cities and towns.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2447 code covers the administrative territory of Artik, a town known for its tuff stone industry, and Pemzashen, a nearby village. Both settlements fall under the jurisdiction of the Shirak Province, which is bordered by Georgia to the north and Turkey to the west. The region is served by Armenia's national telecommunications operator, which manages the fixed-line infrastructure. Subscribers within this area are assigned numbers that begin with 2447, followed by additional digits to form a complete local number.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line subscriber in Artik or Pemzashen, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): Dial 0 2447 XXX XX (where 0 is the trunk prefix, 2447 is the area code, and XXX XX is the subscriber's local number). For example, if the local number is 12345, you would dial 0 2447 12345.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then 374 2447 XXX XX (374 is Armenia's country calling code). For example, from the US/Canada, dial 011 374 2447 12345; from most European countries, dial 00 374 2447 12345; from mobile phones, you can use +374 2447 12345.

When dialing locally within the same area code, it may be possible to omit the trunk prefix and area code, but this practice is not standardized across all Armenian operators. For clarity, it is recommended to always use the full national format (0 2447 ...) even for local calls.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

Armenia's numbering plan uses a closed dialing plan for fixed lines, meaning the trunk prefix (0) is always required for domestic calls, even when calling within the same area. There are no overlay codes in Armenia; each geographic area has a unique code. The length of a complete national significant number (NSN) for fixed lines is 8 digits, including the area code (e.g., 2447XXXX). The total number of digits after the country code is 8, so international callers must dial +374 followed by 8 digits.

Practical Tips for Callers

For callers within Armenia, ensure you include the leading 0 when dialing from a mobile phone or another fixed line. For international callers, always replace the leading 0 with the country code 374. If you experience difficulties, confirm that you have the correct number of digits and that you are using the proper international prefix for your country. This area code is not associated with mobile services; mobile numbers in Armenia use different prefixes (e.g., 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, 99).