Area Code 2632 – Ijevan/Aygehovit/Achajur, Tavush

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Armenian area code 2632 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the northern region of Tavush Province, specifically serving the town of Ijevan and the adjacent communities of Aygehovit and Achajur. Ijevan serves as the administrative center of Tavush, located in the northeastern part of Armenia near the border with Azerbaijan. This code is part of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services within this designated area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

To call a fixed-line subscriber in the Ijevan area, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2632, and then the subscriber's 5- or 6-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 3 45 67, the full domestic dialing sequence would be 0 2632 3 45 67.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), followed by the Armenia country code 374, then the area code 2632 (without the leading 0), and the local number. For instance, from the United States, you would dial 011 374 2632 3 45 67; from most European countries, 00 374 2632 3 45 67.

When dialing internationally, the leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix is always omitted. This is a standard ITU-T E.164 requirement.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T national numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for the 2632 area. The region continues to use a single geographic code, and number lengths are consistent within the Armenian PSTN. However, subscribers in Tavush may have the option to use VoIP or mobile services, which are non-geographic and use different prefixes (e.g., mobile codes starting with 9x).

Practical Tips for Callers

For local callers within the Ijevan area, it is sometimes possible to dial only the local number without the area code, depending on the specific carrier's local dialing rules. However, to ensure successful connection, it is recommended to always use the full domestic format, especially when calling from a mobile phone. For international callers, be mindful of time zone differences (Armenia is UTC+4) and check with your service provider for any international calling restrictions or charges.