Area Code 2525 – Lankaran

Geographic Overview

The +994 2525 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Lankaran region of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Lankaran, located on the Caspian Sea coast near the Iranian border, is the administrative center of the Lankaran District. The code covers the city itself and surrounding settlements within the Lankaran Economic Region. As a fixed-line code, it is used for PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services, including traditional copper lines and, in many cases, VoIP-based fixed telephony that retains geographic numbering.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in Lankaran from within Azerbaijan, subscribers dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2525 and the subscriber number. The complete national significant number (NSN) is typically 9 digits, including the leading '0' and the area code. For example, a local number might be formatted as:

• National dialing: 0 2525 6-XX-XX
• International dialing: +994 2525 6-XX-XX

When calling from abroad, the caller must replace the trunk prefix '0' with the Azerbaijan country code +994. The area code remains '2525' without the leading zero. For instance, if the national number is 0 2525 6 12 34, the international format would be +994 2525 6 12 34.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within the Lankaran area may sometimes dial only the subscriber number for local calls, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, for clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always use the full national format (0 2525 ...). International callers should note that the plus sign (+) is used to denote the international access code; from most countries, they can dial the international prefix (e.g., 00 or 011) followed by 994 and the area code without the leading zero.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Lankaran; the 2525 code is exclusive to this geographic region. Number portability is available for fixed-line services in Azerbaijan, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. However, porting does not change the geographic association of the code.

For businesses and residents, the 2525 code provides a stable, recognizable local presence. When placing calls from mobile phones, the same dialing rules apply, but mobile operators may require the full national number including the leading '0'. Always verify with your service provider for specific dialing instructions.