Area Code 2869 – Meghri, Syunik
The phone area code for Meghri, Syunik is 2869 (international format +3742869). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Meghri, Syunik
Overview of Area Code +374 2869
Area code 2869 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Meghri and its surrounding administrative district within the Syunik Province of Armenia. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used exclusively for fixed-line services. The region is located in the southernmost part of Armenia, bordering Iran, and is known for its strategic border crossing and mountainous terrain.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 2869 code covers Meghri, the administrative center of the Meghri Municipality, as well as nearby rural communities such as Agarak, Shvanidzor, and Nrnadzor. Syunik Province is the largest province in Armenia by area, and Meghri serves as a key economic and transport hub for the southern corridor. The code is administered by the Armenian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (PSRC) and is allocated to fixed-line operators providing local loop services in the region.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
To call a fixed-line number in Meghri from within Armenia, subscribers must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local subscriber number length in the 2869 area is typically 5 digits, making the complete national format 0 2869 XX XXX. For example, a local number might be 0 2869 12345.
For international callers, the Armenian country code is +374, and the leading trunk prefix 0 is omitted. Therefore, the international dialing format becomes +374 2869 XX XXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +374 2869 12345.
When dialing from a mobile phone within Armenia, the same national format applies, and the call is routed as a fixed-to-mobile or mobile-to-fixed call, depending on the caller's network. No overlay codes have been introduced for this area, so the 2869 code remains the sole geographic code for Meghri.
Important Notes for Callers
- Always replace the leading 0 with +374 when dialing from abroad.
- Check with your service provider for international calling rates, as fixed-line calls to Armenia may incur higher charges.
- For emergency services within Meghri, dial the national emergency numbers (101, 102, 103) regardless of the area code.