Area Code 2862 – Agarak, Syunik

Overview of Area Code 2862

Area code 2862 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Agarak and its surrounding areas within the Syunik Province of Armenia. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services. The region is located in the southern part of the country, near the border with Iran, and includes the Meghri sub-region. Agarak is a small border town known for its copper-molybdenum mine and its proximity to the Armenian-Iranian border crossing.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Agarak, the number structure follows the ITU-T E.164 international format. The full international dialing sequence is:

• International format: +374 2862 XXXXX
• National format (within Armenia): 0 2862 XXXXX
• Local format (within the same area code): XXXXX (if supported by the local exchange)

For example, if the local subscriber number is 34567, the international dialing format would be +374 2862 34567. From a mobile phone within Armenia, you would dial 02862 34567. From a landline in another area code within Armenia, you would also dial 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number.

Caller Instructions

Callers from outside Armenia: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then the Armenian country code 374, then the area code 2862, and finally the subscriber number. Do not dial the trunk prefix 0 when calling from abroad.

Callers from within Armenia: Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 2862, and the subscriber number. This applies to both fixed-line and mobile calls within the country.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2862 area code serves the town of Agarak and the surrounding rural communities in the Meghri region of Syunik Province. Syunik is the southernmost province of Armenia, bordered by Iran to the south and Azerbaijan to the east. The area is mountainous, and the population is relatively small. The administrative center of the region is the city of Kapan, which has its own area code (285). Agarak is located approximately 100 kilometers south of Kapan.

Telecommunication services in this region are provided by the national incumbent operator, along with alternative fixed-line operators. As of the latest numbering plan, there are no overlay codes or additional NDCs for this area; 2862 is the sole geographic code for Agarak.

Numbering and Portability

Fixed-line numbers under the 2862 code are typically 5 to 6 digits long, with the total national significant number (NSN) being 8 digits (including the leading 0). Subscriber numbers are usually 5 digits, but some may be 6 digits depending on the exchange capacity. Number portability is available for fixed-line services in Armenia, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but the geographic significance of the code remains unchanged.