Area Code 2536 – Alaverdi, Lori

Overview of Area Code +374 2536

Area code 2536 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the city of Alaverdi and its surrounding communities in the Lori Province (Lori Marz). Alaverdi is a major industrial and cultural center in northern Armenia, situated near the Debed River canyon, and is known for its copper smelting heritage and proximity to the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin.

In the international E.164 format, the full number is composed of the country code +374, followed by the area code 2536 and the subscriber's 5-digit local number. Thus, a complete international dialing sequence appears as +374 2536 XXXXX (where XXXXX represents the local subscriber number).

Dialing Procedures

Callers within Armenia must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when calling from a different fixed-line zone. Therefore, a domestic long-distance call to Alaverdi would be placed as 0 2536 XXXXX. However, when dialing from a mobile phone within Armenia, the same format is generally used, though some operators may allow direct international-style dialing. For callers outside Armenia, the international access prefix of their country (e.g., 00 in most of Europe, 011 in the United States and Canada) is followed by the Armenian country code and the area code without the leading zero: +374 2536 XXXXX.

Local calls within Alaverdi and its immediate vicinity may be made using only the 5-digit subscriber number, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format even for local calls, especially when calling from mobile networks.

Geographic and Administrative Coverage

The 2536 area code serves not only the city of Alaverdi but also the surrounding rural communities and villages within the Alaverdi Municipality. This includes settlements such as Akner, Akori, Haghpat, Sanahin, and others that fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the Alaverdi community. The Lori Province is one of Armenia's northern regions, bordering Georgia, and Alaverdi serves as a key transit point for rail and road traffic.

As a geographic code, 2536 is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line infrastructure. Subscribers are connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) via local exchanges. It is important to note that number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when moving to a different geographic area, but this is subject to the regulations of the Armenian Public Services Regulatory Commission. For most practical purposes, the code indicates a fixed-line service in the Alaverdi area.

When calling from abroad, be mindful of time zone differences (Armenia is UTC+4) and any applicable international tariffs. For emergency services within Armenia, dial 101 (fire), 102 (police), or 103 (ambulance) regardless of location.