Area Code 322 – Vanadzor, Lori

Overview of Area Code +374 322

Area code 322 is a geographic destination code within the Armenian national numbering plan, assigned to the city of Vanadzor and the surrounding Lori Province. Vanadzor, the third-largest city in Armenia, serves as the administrative center of Lori and is a key industrial and cultural hub. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and calls to this region require the full national significant number when dialed from anywhere outside the local exchange area.

Dialing Formats

When dialing a fixed-line number in Vanadzor, the national format is:

• From within Armenia (excluding Vanadzor): dial 0 322 XXXXX (where XXXXX is the subscriber number, typically 5 digits).
• From within Vanadzor (local calls): dial XXXXX (subscriber number only).
• From outside Armenia: dial +374 322 XXXXX (international format, omitting the leading '0').

For example, a local call to a Vanadzor number would be 12345, while an international caller would dial +374 322 12345.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 322 area code covers Vanadzor and its immediate surroundings, including nearby communities such as Gugark, Vahagnadzor, and Shahumyan. The code is administered by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia, which oversees the national numbering plan. Subscriber numbers in this area are typically 5 digits, resulting in a total national significant number length of 8 digits (including the area code).

Overlays and Numbering Changes

As of the latest updates, there are no overlay codes for the Vanadzor area. The 322 code remains the sole geographic prefix for this region. However, due to the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be non-geographic, but the 322 prefix is strictly reserved for fixed-line services.

Calling Instructions

For callers within Armenia, it is essential to include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from a different fixed-line zone or a mobile phone. For international callers, the country code +374 replaces the trunk prefix. Mobile numbers in Armenia use different prefixes (e.g., 77, 91, 93, 94, 98, 99) and are not part of the 322 geographic code.

When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) followed by 374 and the area code without the leading zero. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 374 322 12345.

Always verify the number length and format with your service provider, as some VoIP services may require different dialing procedures.