Area Code 284 – Goris, Syunik

Overview of Area Code +374 284

Area code 284 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned under the international country calling code +374. It serves the city of Goris and its surrounding communities in the Syunik Province (Syunik marz), which is located in the southern part of Armenia. Goris is a significant regional center known for its proximity to the historic Tatev Monastery and its role as a hub for tourism and local commerce.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 284 area code covers Goris and the adjacent rural settlements that rely on the Goris central office for their fixed-line telephone services. As a geographic code, it is assigned to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and is administered by the Telecommunication Regulation Commission of Armenia, ensuring compliance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Subscribers within this code are typically residential and business landlines, though some Voice over IP (VoIP) providers may also assign numbers with this prefix for virtual presence in the region.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Goris from within Armenia, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 284 and the subscriber's 6-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 2 34 56, the national dialing format is 0 284 2 34 56. When calling from abroad, you need to dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then Armenia's country code 374, followed by the area code 284 and the local number, omitting the leading trunk zero. Thus, the international format becomes +374 284 2 34 56.

For callers within the same area code, local calls may be made using only the 6-digit subscriber number, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, to avoid confusion, it is recommended to always use the full national format.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the Goris region; the 284 code remains the sole geographic code for the area. Number lengths are fixed at 6 digits for local subscribers, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits, including the area code but excluding the trunk prefix. This structure aligns with Armenia's national numbering plan.

For international callers, it is essential to verify the correct local number length, as some older lines may have 5-digit numbers, though these are being migrated to the standard 6-digit format. Always confirm with the recipient or a reliable directory if in doubt.