Area Code 2811 – Getap/Salli/Yeghegnadzor, Vayots dzor

Overview of Area Code +374 2811

Area code 2811 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the Vayots Dzor Province in the southern part of the country. Specifically, it serves the town of Yeghegnadzor (the provincial capital) and the nearby communities of Getap and Salli. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and numbers under this prefix typically follow the format +374 2811 XX XXX, where the last five digits are the subscriber number.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Vayots Dzor Province is bordered by Gegharkunik to the north, Syunik to the east, and shares a border with Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan) to the south. Yeghegnadzor, the administrative center, is located about 120 km southeast of Yerevan. The area is known for its wine production and historical sites, including the Noravank Monastery. The 2811 code covers the Yeghegnadzor municipality, which includes the town itself and surrounding rural settlements such as Getap and Salli.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

Dialing patterns differ based on the caller's location:

• Local calls (within Armenia): To call a number in the 2811 area from another Armenian fixed or mobile line, dial 0 2811 XX XXX. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for domestic calls.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Callers should dial their country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by Armenia's country code 374, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number: +374 2811 XX XXX.
• Within the same area code: In many cases, local calls within Yeghegnadzor may be dialed using only the subscriber number (7 digits), but for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile networks.

Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations

Armenia's numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The country code is +374, and geographic area codes range from 2 to 5 digits. The 2811 code is a four-digit NDC, which is relatively new; historically, some areas used shorter codes. There are no overlay codes in this region; 2811 is the sole geographic code for the Yeghegnadzor area. However, due to the increasing demand for fixed-line services, the national regulator (PSRC) may introduce additional numbering capacity in the future.

For callers, it is important to note that when dialing from a mobile phone within Armenia, the '0' trunk prefix is still required before the area code, even though mobile numbers have their own distinct codes (e.g., 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, 99). This ensures proper routing through the PSTN.

When storing Armenian numbers in international format, always use +374 followed by the area code and subscriber number, omitting the trunk prefix '0'. For example, a Yeghegnadzor number might be written as +374 2811 12345.