Area Code 2840 – Goris/Verishen, Syunik

Overview of Area Code 2840

Area code 2840 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Goris and Verishen region within the Syunik Province of Armenia. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line telephone services. Goris is a significant urban center in southern Armenia, known for its historical architecture and proximity to the Tatev Monastery, while Verishen is a nearby village. The region operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the Syunik Province, with Goris serving as a key economic and cultural hub.

Dialing Formats

To call a subscriber in the Goris/Verishen area, the dialing format depends on the caller's location:

• Within Armenia (domestic call): Dial 0 2840 [local number]. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used for national calls. The local number typically consists of 5 to 6 digits, making the total subscriber number length 9 to 10 digits when including the NDC.
• From outside Armenia (international call): Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 or +), then +374 2840 [local number]. The country code for Armenia is +374, and the '0' is omitted when calling from abroad.

Example: If the local number is 12345, a domestic caller would dial 0 2840 12345, while an international caller would dial +374 2840 12345.

Geographic Coverage and Overlays

Area code 2840 covers the urban and rural areas of Goris and Verishen. As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes in this region, meaning that 2840 is the sole NDC for this geographic area. This simplifies dialing for residents and businesses, as there is no need for 10-digit dialing within the region. However, callers should always include the trunk prefix '0' when making domestic calls from outside the local area.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Goris/Verishen): In some cases, local calls may be made using only the local subscriber number without the area code, depending on the specific network configuration. However, for reliability, it is recommended to always use the full national format (0 2840 [local number]) when dialing from a different fixed-line zone or mobile network.
• Foreign callers: When calling from abroad, ensure you use the correct international access code (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries) followed by 374 and the full NDC without the leading '0'.

This area code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Armenia use different non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 77, 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99).