Area Code 2421 – Oguz

Overview of Area Code 2421 (Oguz, Azerbaijan)

Area code 2421 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Oguz District, located in the northwestern part of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Oguz is a small administrative district (rayon) within the Shaki-Zagatala economic region, bordered by the Greater Caucasus mountains. The code serves the district capital, Oguz City, as well as surrounding villages and rural settlements. As part of Azerbaijan's national numbering plan, which adheres to ITU-T E.164 recommendations, the code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this specific geographic area.

Dialing Formats and Usage

To call a fixed-line subscriber in Oguz from within Azerbaijan, you must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2421, and then the subscriber's 6-digit local number. The complete national format is: 0 2421 XX XX XX. For example, if the local number is 34 56 78, you would dial 0 2421 34 56 78 from any other part of Azerbaijan.

For international callers, the trunk prefix is replaced by Azerbaijan's country calling code +994. The international dialing format becomes: +994 2421 XX XX XX. Using the same example, you would dial +994 2421 34 56 78 from abroad. Note that the leading '0' is omitted when dialing from outside the country.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Details

The 2421 area code covers the entire Oguz District, including the administrative center Oguz (formerly known as Vartashen) and nearby localities such as Bash Dashagil, Boyuk Soydulu, and Khalan. The district is known for its agricultural production, particularly tobacco, grapes, and livestock. The region is also home to several ethnic minorities, including Lezgins and Rutuls, reflecting Azerbaijan's diverse cultural tapestry.

Oguz is part of the Shaki-Zagatala economic region, and its telecommunications infrastructure is managed by Aztelekom, the national fixed-line operator. The area code is strictly geographic, meaning that the tariff for calls to 2421 is based on the distance and duration of the call, as regulated by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Oguz, it is possible to dial only the 6-digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile phones. Mobile callers within Azerbaijan should use the same national format (0 2421 XX XX XX) as fixed-line callers.

When calling from a foreign country, ensure you have the correct international exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States) followed by Azerbaijan's country code 994 and the area code without the leading zero. Always verify the subscriber number length, as Azerbaijani fixed-line numbers are typically 6 digits after the area code.