Area Code 2568 – Bovadzor/Stepanavan, Lori

Overview of Area Code +374 2568

Area code 2568 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the town of Bovadzor and the surrounding administrative area of Stepanavan in the Lori Province of Armenia. This code is part of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services provided by licensed local operators.

Geographically, the code covers the northern part of Armenia, near the border with Georgia. The region is known for its mountainous terrain and includes the urban center of Stepanavan, which serves as the administrative hub of the Lori Province. The area code 2568 is specifically allocated to the Bovadzor community, which lies approximately 10 kilometers east of Stepanavan. Subscribers within this code are served by the national operator, and the code is not overlaid with any other NDC, meaning that local calls within the same code do not require the trunk prefix.

Dialing Procedures

To call a fixed-line number in Bovadzor/Stepanavan, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Within Armenia (domestic call): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2568, and then the subscriber's 5-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 12345, dial 0 2568 12345.
• From outside Armenia (international call): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), followed by Armenia's country code 374, then the area code without the leading trunk prefix 2568, and the 5-digit subscriber number. For example, +374 2568 12345.

When calling from a mobile phone within Armenia, the same domestic format applies (0 2568 12345). It is important to note that the trunk prefix '0' is only used for domestic calls and must be omitted when dialing from abroad.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the Bovadzor/Stepanavan area, calls to another number within the same area code can be made by dialing only the 5-digit subscriber number, as the area code is not required for local calls. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full domestic format.

For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code (374) and area code (2568) before dialing. The subscriber number is 5 digits long, and the total length of an international number is 8 digits (excluding the + and country code). Always verify the number with the recipient to avoid errors, as Armenian fixed-line numbers are not portable across geographic areas.