Area Code 2530 – Alaverdi/Odzun/Tsaghkashat/Tumanyan, Lori

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The +374 2530 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lori Province of Armenia, specifically serving the town of Alaverdi and the surrounding communities of Odzun, Tsaghkashat, and Tumanyan. Alaverdi, the administrative center of the Lori Province, is located in the northeastern part of Armenia, near the border with Georgia. The code covers both the urban area of Alaverdi and the adjacent rural settlements, which are part of the same local exchange area. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of this region, and calls to this prefix are routed to fixed-line subscribers within the designated area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, the national trunk prefix is '0', followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The complete national format for a number in the Alaverdi area is: 0 253 0X XX XX (where 'X' represents digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 253 0 12 34.

For international callers, the Armenian country code is +374, and the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is omitted. The international dialing format is: +374 253 0X XX XX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +374 253 0 12 34.

It is important to note that Armenia has implemented number portability, but for geographic numbers, the prefix generally remains associated with the original geographic area unless ported. However, in practice, fixed-line numbers are rarely ported away from their region.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan for Armenia, there are no overlay codes in the Lori region. The 2530 prefix is a unique NDC for this area, and no other codes share the same geographic coverage. The subscriber number length within this prefix is 6 digits, making the total number length (excluding country code and trunk prefix) 8 digits, which is standard for Armenian fixed-line numbers.

Callers should be aware that while the prefix is geographic, some businesses may use VoIP or IP-based services that are not strictly tied to the physical location. However, the number remains associated with the Alaverdi area for administrative and routing purposes.

For any assistance with dialing or to verify the correct format, consult your local telecom provider or refer to the official Armenian numbering plan.