Area Code 269 – Vardenis, Gegharkunik

Overview of Area Code 269

Area code 269 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the town of Vardenis and its surrounding communities in the Gegharkunik Province (marz). This region is located in the eastern part of Armenia, near the shores of Lake Sevan and the border with Azerbaijan. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and calls to this area are routed through the Armenian Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 269 area code serves the Vardenis administrative district, which includes the town of Vardenis itself, as well as nearby villages such as Akhpradzor, Ayrk, and others within the Gegharkunik marz. The region is known for its mountainous terrain and agricultural economy. The code is managed by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia, which oversees the allocation of numbering resources in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Dialing Formats

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

• Domestic calls within Armenia: Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 269 and the subscriber number (typically 5-6 digits). For example, if the local number is 3-45-67, you would dial: 0 269 3-45-67.
• International calls from outside Armenia: Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then the Armenian country code +374, followed by the area code 269 (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number. For example: +374 269 3-45-67.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, always include the leading 0 when dialing a fixed-line number in a different area code. For local calls within the same area code, you may be able to dial only the subscriber number, but it is safer to use the full domestic format to avoid misdialing. For international callers, remember to drop the leading 0 from the area code when adding the +374 country code.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes in the Vardenis area, meaning that the 269 code is unique to this geographic region. However, number portability is available for fixed-line services in Armenia, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. This does not affect the dialing format but may influence routing.

For businesses or individuals in Vardenis, having a local number with the 269 area code establishes a local presence and can be more convenient for customers within the region. When contacting services in Vardenis from abroad, always use the full international format to ensure proper routing.