Area Code 2832 – Sisian, Syunik

Overview of Area Code 2832

Area code 2832 is a geographic destination code assigned to the town of Sisian and its surrounding rural communities within the Syunik Province of Armenia. Syunik is the southernmost province of the country, bordering Iran to the south and Azerbaijan to the east. Sisian serves as a regional administrative and economic hub, situated along the Vorotan River at an elevation of approximately 1,600 meters. The area code is part of the Armenian national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 2832 prefix covers the Sisian urban community, including the town itself and nearby villages such as Aghitu, Ashotavan, and Brnakot. Administratively, this region falls under the Syunik Province, with the provincial capital at Kapan. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) telephone services provided by licensed operators, primarily Armenia's national incumbent, but it may also be served by alternative fixed-line operators offering local loop services.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line subscriber in Sisian, the dialing format depends on the caller's location.

• Domestic calls (within Armenia): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2832, and then the local subscriber number. The local number length varies between 5 and 6 digits. For example, a local number 45678 would be dialed as 0 2832 45678.
• International calls (from outside Armenia): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by Armenia's country code 374, then the area code without the leading trunk prefix, and the subscriber number. The same example would be dialed as +374 2832 45678.
• Local calls (within Sisian): For calls between subscribers within the same area code, it may be possible to dial only the local subscriber number, depending on the operator's network configuration. However, for clarity and reliability, it is recommended to use the full national format.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Sisian; the 2832 code is exclusive to this geographic region. The Armenian Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (PSRC) manages the allocation of numbering resources. Subscribers in Sisian retain their numbers when changing operators within the same fixed-line service area, in accordance with number portability regulations.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Armenia, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from a mobile or from a different fixed-line zone. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and omit the trunk prefix. When dialing from a mobile phone, the plus sign (+) can be used in place of the international access code. Always verify the local number length, as it may vary; if you encounter difficulties, consult the Armenian telephone directory or your service provider.