Area Code 476 – Askeran

Overview of Armenia’s +374 476 Geographic Code

The +374 476 prefix is a geographic area code assigned to the town of Askeran and its surrounding administrative district within the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Although the region is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, its telecommunications infrastructure operates under the Armenian numbering plan, using the country code +374. The 476 code is part of the national destination code (NDC) structure that routes calls to fixed-line subscribers in Askeran.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Askeran serves as the administrative center of the Askeran Province in the Republic of Artsakh. The area code covers the town itself and nearby settlements, including villages within the province. The region is landlocked and mountainous, with a population that primarily uses fixed-line services for local communication. The prefix is managed by the Artsakh Telecom operator, which is the sole provider of fixed-line services in the region.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

• Local calls (within Armenia/Artsakh): Dial the 3-digit area code followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: 476 12 34 56.
• International calls from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then Armenia’s country code 374, followed by the area code without the leading 0 (if any) and the subscriber number. Example: +374 476 12 34 56.
• Calls from mobile phones within Armenia: Usually dial the full national number, including the area code, even for local calls. Example: 476 12 34 56.

Note: Armenia uses a closed dialing plan; the trunk prefix 0 is not used. Therefore, when dialing from abroad, you do not drop any leading zero because there is none. The number format is consistent: +374 476 XXX XXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, there is no overlay code for Askeran. The 476 code is exclusively used for fixed-line services in that area. Subscriber numbers are 6 digits long, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 9 digits (including the area code). This is standard for Armenian geographic codes.

Caller Instructions for Local and Foreign Callers

For callers within Armenia, simply dial the 9-digit national number. For international callers, ensure you use the correct exit code for your country (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries) followed by 374 and the full national number. Always verify the number with the recipient, as the region’s political status may affect routing from certain countries.