Area Code 2229 – Gazakh
The phone area code for Gazakh is 2229 (international format +9942229). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Gazakh
Overview of Area Code 2229
Area code 2229 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Azerbaijan numbering plan, assigned to the city of Gazakh (also spelled Qazax) and its surrounding administrative district. Located in the western part of Azerbaijan, bordering Georgia and Armenia, Gazakh is a regional center with a population of approximately 20,000 in the city proper and over 90,000 in the district. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and some fixed wireless or VoIP-based local loops that are registered to this geographic area.
Dialing Formats
To call a fixed-line number in Gazakh, the standard international format is:
- International dialing:
+994 22 29X XX XX(from abroad) - National dialing (within Azerbaijan):
0 22 29X XX XX(from other regions) - Local dialing (within Gazakh):
29X XX XX(7-digit subscriber number)
For example, a local number might be 29 12 34 56. When calling from Baku, you would dial 0 22 29 12 34 56. From the United States, you would dial 011 994 22 29 12 34 56.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 2229 area code serves the Gazakh District, which includes the city of Gazakh and several villages. The district is part of the Ganja-Gazakh economic region. The administrative center is the city of Gazakh, which is located approximately 450 kilometers west of Baku. The code is administered by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, and numbers are allocated to the state-owned operator Aztelekom and licensed private operators.
Caller Instructions
For callers within Azerbaijan, always include the trunk prefix 0 before the area code when dialing from a different fixed-line zone or from a mobile phone. For international callers, replace the trunk prefix with Azerbaijan's country code +994 and omit the leading 0. Note that mobile numbers in Azerbaijan have their own prefixes (e.g., 50, 51, 55) and are not reached via 2229.
Overlay and Numbering Changes
As of now, there is no overlay code for Gazakh; the 2229 code is unique to this area. However, the Azerbaijan numbering plan has undergone expansions to accommodate growing demand, and subscribers may have the option to retain their numbers when switching operators within the same geographic area (local number portability). Always verify the current dialing procedures with your service provider if you experience issues.