Area Code 2648 – Gavar/Sarukhan, Gegharkunik
The phone area code for Gavar/Sarukhan, Gegharkunik is 2648 (international format +3742648). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gavar/Sarukhan, Gegharkunik
Overview of Area Code +374 2648
Area code 2648 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the town of Gavar and the adjacent locality of Sarukhan in the Gegharkunik Province. Gavar serves as the administrative center of the province, situated near Lake Sevan. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services in this region.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 2648 area code covers the urban and suburban zones of Gavar and Sarukhan, including surrounding villages that fall under the municipal jurisdiction. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line. The region is part of the Armenian national numbering plan, which is administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia, in alignment with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Gavar or Sarukhan, the complete national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits, comprising the area code (2648) followed by a 6-digit subscriber number. The international format includes Armenia's country code +374.
- Local calls within Armenia (from other regions): Dial
0 2648 XXX XXX(the leading 0 is the trunk prefix). - International calls from abroad: Dial
+374 2648 XXX XXX(omit the leading 0). - Example: If the local number is
123456, dial0 2648 123456domestically and+374 2648 123456from overseas.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Armenia: When calling from a mobile or fixed line outside the 2648 area, you must include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. If you are calling from another fixed line within the same area code, you may dial only the 6-digit subscriber number, depending on your local exchange settings.
For international callers: Always replace the trunk prefix 0 with the country code +374. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the USA/Canada).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T operational bulletin, there is no overlay code for the 2648 area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the region's fixed-line demand. However, subscribers in Gegharkunik Province may experience changes if the national regulator implements number portability or renumbering. Always verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider if you encounter issues.