How To Call Armenia From USA: Updated For 2025

Quick Answer

To call Armenia from the United States:

• Landline: 011 + 374 + Area Code (2 digits, e.g., Yerevan 10) + Local Number (6 digits)
• Mobile: 011 + 374 + Mobile Prefix (2 digits) + Subscriber Number (6 digits) (Total 8 digits after 374)

Examples:

• For a Yerevan landline (Area Code 10): 011 + 374 + 10 + XXX XXX
• For an Armenian mobile phone (e.g., Viva-MTS prefix 93): 011 + 374 + 93 + XXX XXX

Armenia is on Armenia Time (AMT), UTC+4, year-round. This is typically 8-9 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US DST.

Understanding Armenian Phone Numbers

Armenian phone numbers use the country code +374. When dialing internationally, the leading 0 from a domestic area code (for landlines) or mobile prefix is dropped. All national significant numbers (NSN) in Armenia are 8 digits long after the country code.

Landline Numbers

• Format from US: 011 + 374 + Area Code (2 digits) + Subscriber Number (6 digits)
• The total number of digits after +374 for a landline is 8. For Yerevan, common area codes are 10, 11, 12, 60.

Mobile Numbers

• Format from US: 011 + 374 + Mobile Prefix (2 digits) + Subscriber Number (6 digits)
• Armenian mobile numbers are 8 digits long after the country code +374 and start with a 2-digit prefix (e.g., 91, 77, 55).

Armenian Area Codes (Fixed Lines) - Major Cities/Regions

When calling a landline in Armenia from the US, dial 011 + 374, then the 2-digit area code (dropping any leading '0' used for domestic calls), followed by the 6-digit local subscriber number. All national numbers in Armenia are 8 digits after the country code.

Armenian Mobile Phone Prefixes

Armenian mobile phone numbers are 8 digits long after the +374 country code. They begin with a 2-digit mobile network operator prefix, followed by a 6-digit subscriber number.

*Mobile Number Portability may affect the accuracy of operator by prefix.

Time Difference

Armenia operates on Armenia Time (AMT), which is UTC+4, year-round. Armenia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):

• When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Armenia is 8 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 8 PM in Armenia).
• When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Armenia is 9 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 9 PM in Armenia).

Armenia's Phone System

Armenia's telecommunications sector has undergone significant development since its independence. The system is regulated by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia. Major telecommunication service providers include Ucom, which offers fixed-line, mobile, and internet services (having acquired Orange Armenia's mobile operations); Viva-MTS (MTS Armenia), a leading mobile operator; and Team Telecom Armenia (which acquired Beeline/ArmenTel). The fixed-line infrastructure has been modernized, and mobile penetration is high, with extensive 3G and 4G/LTE coverage across the country. Fiber-optic networks are expanding, particularly in urban areas, to support high-speed internet services. 5G development is also in progress.

Best Times to Call

Considering Armenia is 8-9 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):

• For calls from the US East Coast, early morning ET is generally the best window to reach Armenia during their afternoon. For example, 8 AM - 10 AM ET would correspond to 4 PM - 6 PM or 5 PM - 7 PM in Armenia.
• Typical business hours in Armenia are Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AMT.