Area Code 3221 – Vanadzor/Gugark, Lori
The phone area code for Vanadzor/Gugark, Lori is 3221 (international format +3743221). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Vanadzor/Gugark, Lori
Overview of Area Code +374 3221
Area code 3221 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Vanadzor and the surrounding Gugark region within the Lori Province of Armenia. Vanadzor, the third-largest city in Armenia, serves as the administrative center of Lori Province. This code is part of the Armenian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line (landline) services.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 3221 code covers the urban area of Vanadzor and nearby settlements, including Gugark. The region is governed by the Lori Provincial Administration, and the code is allocated under the jurisdiction of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Armenia. The geographic numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 standard, ensuring international dialing compatibility.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Vanadzor, the local number typically consists of 6 digits after the area code. The full national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits (including the leading '0' for trunk prefix).
- Local calls (within Vanadzor/Gugark): Dial the 6-digit subscriber number directly. For example, if the local number is 4 56 78, dial 4 56 78.
- Calls from other Armenian cities or mobile networks: Dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 3221, followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: 0 3221 4 56 78.
- International calls from abroad: Dial the Armenia country code +374, then the area code 3221 (without the leading '0'), followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: +374 3221 4 56 78.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Vanadzor; the 3221 code is unique to this geographic area. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment. Callers should always verify the current dialing procedures with their telecom operator, as occasional changes may occur.
Usage and Services
This code is primarily used for residential and business fixed-line services, including internet and VoIP connections that are tied to the physical location. Emergency services and public utilities also operate within this numbering range. For international callers, it is essential to use the correct country code and omit the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from abroad.