Area Code 477 – Shushi

Overview of Armenia’s +374 477 Geographic Code

The +374 477 prefix is a geographic area code assigned to the city of Shushi (also spelled Shushi/Shusha) in the Republic of Armenia. Shushi is a historically and strategically significant town located in the eastern part of the country, within the region of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh). Administratively, the code falls under Armenia’s national numbering plan, which follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The prefix is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and it is allocated to the Shushi local exchange area.

Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction

The 477 area code serves the urban and surrounding rural communities of Shushi, including nearby settlements in the Hadrut and Martuni districts. As a geographic code, it is tied to a specific physical location, and the number’s tariff structure is based on the distance of the call from the caller’s location. The administrative jurisdiction for numbering is managed by the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia (PSRC).

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a Shushi fixed-line number from within Armenia, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 477 and the subscriber’s 6-digit local number. For example, if the local number is 123456, the national format is 0 477 123456. From abroad, callers must dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then Armenia’s country code +374, the area code 477 (without the leading 0), and the 6-digit subscriber number. Thus, the international format is +374 477 123456.

Important: When calling from a mobile phone in Armenia, the same national format (0 477 123456) is used. However, due to the region’s geopolitical situation, some international carriers may route calls to Shushi via alternative networks, which could affect call completion or tariffs. It is advisable to check with your service provider for any special routing requirements.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for Shushi; the 477 code remains the sole geographic code for the area. The subscriber number length is fixed at 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 9 digits (including the leading 0). The Armenian numbering plan is closed, meaning that all national numbers must be dialed in full, including the trunk prefix, even for local calls.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Shushi): Must still dial 0 477 before the local number. Direct dialing without the area code is not permitted.
• National callers (from other Armenian regions): Dial 0 477 followed by the subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial your country’s exit code, then 374 477, then the 6-digit number. Do not include the leading 0.

For businesses or individuals in Shushi, it is essential to display numbers in international format (+374 477 …) on websites and marketing materials to ensure global accessibility. The code is part of Armenia’s national numbering resources, and its use is regulated to ensure efficient routing and fair competition among fixed-line operators.