Phone Number Changes: Azerbaijan's New 10-Digit Dialing System

On 1 August 2011, Azerbaijan made changes to its national numbering plan for area codes. The area codes for Baku, Sumqayit, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (12, 18, and 36) were left unchanged. To make a local call within Azerbaijan, simply dial the local number. For calls outside of the caller's area code but within Azerbaijan, dial the trunk prefix (0), followed by the area code and telephone number. To call Azerbaijan from another country, dial your exit country code, the Azerbaijan country code (994), the area code (without the first 0), and the local number.

International calls to Azerbaijan

To make an international call to Azerbaijan, you will need to dial your exit country code, followed by Azerbaijan's country code, and then the local number.

The country code for Azerbaijan is +994. The exit code depends on which country you are calling from. For example, the exit code for the US is 011, while for the UK it is 00. So, to call the US embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, from the US, you would dial 011-994-12-498-0335, while from the UK you would dial 00-994-12-498-0335. Baku's area code is 12.

There are 69 area codes in Azerbaijan. The area codes for Baku, Sumqayit, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (12, 18, and 36, respectively) have remained unchanged since the country reorganised its national numbering plan for area codes on 1 August 2011.

Mobile numbers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic begin with the following digits: 4 for Katel, 50 to 54 for Azercel, 55 to 59 or 9 for Bakcel, 7 for Nar Mobile, and 6 for Nextel.

You can also make cheap international calls to Azerbaijan via services such as Rebtel and Localphone, which offer calls to landlines and mobiles at a lower rate than standard international calling rates.

Local calls within Azerbaijan

If you are calling a landline number within the same town, dial the seven-digit telephone number without the area code. For example, 123 45 67.

To call a mobile phone number within Azerbaijan, dial the operator number, for example, 050, followed by the mobile number. For example, 050 123 45 67.

On 1 August 2011, Azerbaijan reorganised its national numbering plan for area codes. The area codes of Baku, Sumqayit, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (area codes 12, 18 and 36) remain unchanged. Mobile numbers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic begin with 4 for Katel, 50 to 54 for Azercel, 55 to 59 or 9 for Bakcel, 7 for Nar Mobile, and 6 for Nextel.

Azerbaijan's country code

To call Azerbaijan from another country, you need to dial your international access number or international call prefix (usually 00, but 011 from NANP areas like the US), followed by Azerbaijan's country code, 994. So, for example, to reach the US embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, a caller in the United States would dial 011-994-12-498-0335, while a caller in the UK would dial 00-994-12-498-0335.

If you are calling within Azerbaijan but outside your area code, you don't need to dial the international access number or country code. Instead, you dial the trunk prefix (0), followed by the area code and then the local number. For instance, to call the American embassy in Baku from Ganja, Azerbaijan, you would dial 012-498-0335.

For a local call within your area code in Azerbaijan, you simply dial the local number.

Azerbaijan reorganised its national numbering plan for area codes on 1 August 2011. The area codes for Baku, Sumqayit, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (12, 18 and 36) were the only ones that remained unchanged.

Azerbaijan virtual phone numbers

To obtain an Azerbaijan virtual phone number, you can contact providers such as Continent Telecom, virtnum.com, Hottelecom, or Freezvon. These companies offer virtual numbers in various countries, including Azerbaijan. The process typically involves selecting the desired country and region, choosing the number type (voice, SMS, or toll-free), setting up call forwarding, and paying the required fees. Some providers also offer additional features like multi-channel direct inward dialing (DID) numbers, disposable phone numbers, mobile phone numbers, and landline phone numbers.

It is worth noting that Azerbaijan reorganised its national numbering plan for area codes in 2011. However, the area codes for Baku, Sumqayit, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (area codes 12, 18, and 36) remain unchanged. When using an Azerbaijan virtual phone number, you will need to consider the relevant area codes to ensure your calls are directed to the correct location within the country.

By utilising Azerbaijan virtual phone numbers, individuals and businesses can take advantage of the convenience and cost-effectiveness of forwarding calls to their chosen destinations. This technology helps bridge the gap between international communication barriers, allowing for seamless connections between Azerbaijan and the rest of the world.

Mobile phone numbers in Azerbaijan

For example, to reach the US embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, a caller in the United States would dial 011-994-12-498 0335, while a caller in the UK would dial 00-994-12-498 0335. The area code for Baku is 12.

On 1 August 2011, Azerbaijan reorganized its national numbering plan for area codes. The area codes for Baku, Sumqayit, and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (area codes 12, 18, and 36) were the only ones that remained the same. Mobile numbers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic start with 4 for Katel, 50 to 54 for Azercel, 55 to 59 or 9 for Bakcel, 7 for Nar Mobile, and 6 for Nextel.

If you are within Azerbaijan but outside of the caller's area code, you would not dial an international access number or country code. Instead, you would dial the trunk prefix (0), followed by the area code and the telephone number. For instance, to call the American embassy in Baku from Ganja, Azerbaijan, a caller would dial 012-498 0335.

For a local call within the same area code, simply dial the seven-digit local number. For example, 498 0335. To call a mobile number within Azerbaijan, dial the operator number, for example, 050, followed by the mobile number. For instance, 050 123 45 67.

You can also get an Azerbaijan virtual phone number, which allows you to forward incoming calls to another landline or mobile number in the same city or country. This can be useful for reducing the cost of international calls.

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