Area Code 2499 – Aragatsavan/Talin, Aragatsotn

Geographic Overview

The +374 2499 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, specifically serving the town of Aragatsavan and the surrounding Talin area. This allocation follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard, ensuring unambiguous routing for calls terminating in this region. Aragatsotn is located in the western part of Armenia, bordering Turkey, and is known for its historical sites and agricultural activity.

Dialing Formats

When calling a subscriber in Aragatsavan/Talin, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): Dial 0 2499 XXX XX (where X represents the subscriber's 5-digit local number). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national PSTN.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial +374 2499 XXX XX or 011 374 2499 XXX XX (from North America). The '+374' is the country calling code for Armenia, and the '0' is omitted.

For example, a local call to a business in Aragatsavan would be dialed as 02499 12345, while an international caller would dial +374 2499 12345.

Geographic and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2499 code is geographically tied to the Aragatsotn Province, which is administratively divided into communities. Aragatsavan serves as a key urban center within the Talin Municipality. The code is used for fixed-line PSTN services, including traditional copper-wire connections and, increasingly, VoIP-based fixed lines that retain geographic numbering. This ensures that number portability and emergency services routing (such as 911/112) are correctly directed to local dispatch centers.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T national numbering plan updates, Armenia has not implemented overlay codes for this region. The 2499 prefix is a unique geographic code, meaning that all numbers within this range are associated with the Aragatsotn area. Subscribers retain their numbers when moving within the same rate center, but if they relocate to a different NDC area, they are typically required to change their number unless mobile number portability (MNP) applies to mobile services. For fixed lines, geographic portability is limited.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix '0' before the NDC when dialing from a different region. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (+374) and drop the trunk prefix. Be mindful of time zone differences (Armenia Time, UTC+4) when placing calls. If you encounter difficulties, verify the number length: the full national significant number (NSN) for a fixed line in Armenia is 8 digits, comprising the NDC (2499) and a 5-digit subscriber number.