Area Code 473 – Nagorno-Karabakh
The phone area code for Nagorno-Karabakh is 473 (international format +374473). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Nagorno-Karabakh
Overview of Armenia Area Code 473
Area code 473 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Armenian numbering plan, assigned to the Nagorno-Karabakh region. This territory, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but with a predominantly ethnic Armenian population, has been under the control of Armenian forces since the 2020 ceasefire agreement. The code serves the administrative center of Stepanakert (known as Khankendi in Azerbaijani) and the surrounding towns and villages.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 473 area code covers the entire Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast, which includes the districts of Askeran, Hadrut, Martakert, Martuni, and Shusha. The region operates under the de facto government of the Republic of Artsakh, which uses the Armenian telephone numbering plan. Consequently, calls to 473 numbers are routed through Armenia's international gateway, despite the region's disputed status.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Armenia, the local dialing format is: 0 473 XX XX XX (where X represents digits). The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. For international callers, the format is: +374 473 XX XX XX (or 00374 473 XX XX XX from many countries). The total number length after the country code is 8 digits, including the NDC.
Example: To call a fixed line in Stepanakert with the number 12 34 56, a caller from Yerevan would dial 0 473 12 34 56. A caller from the United States would dial 011 374 473 12 34 56.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, no overlay code has been assigned to the 473 area. The numbering capacity is sufficient for the region's population, which is estimated at around 150,000. However, due to the political situation, the future of this code is uncertain. If the region were to come under Azerbaijani administration, the numbering plan might change to align with Azerbaijan's +994 country code. As of now, 473 remains an active Armenian geographic code.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Armenia): Dial 0 473 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011), then 374 (Armenia country code), then 473, then the 6-digit number.
- Important: When calling from abroad, do not dial the trunk prefix '0' before 473.
Given the geopolitical complexities, it is advisable to confirm the current status of the region before placing calls. However, for all practical purposes, 473 functions as a standard Armenian geographic area code.