Phone Numbers in Azerbaijan

Quick Reference

• Country: Azerbaijan
• Country Code: +994
• International Prefix: 00
• National Prefix: 0

Overview

This guide offers a detailed look into Azerbaijan's telephone numbering system, crucial for telecom professionals, developers, and system administrators. It covers the structure, formatting, and dialing procedures essential for telecommunications and application development.

Number Formats

General Number Structure

Azerbaijan's phone numbers adhere to the ITU-T E.164 standard. The structure includes:

• Country Code: +994
• National Significant Number (NSN): 8 to 9 digits

Detailed Number Format Structure

Type	Format	Example
Geographic	+994 [area code] [subscriber number]	+994 12 123 4567
Mobile	+994 [mobile prefix] [subscriber number]	+994 50 123 4567
Toll-Free	+994 88 [subscriber number]	+994 88 123 4567
Premium Rate	+994 900 [subscriber number]	+994 900 200 123

Area Codes

Azerbaijan's geographic numbers are organized by area codes:

Area Code	Region/City
12	Baku
22	Ganja
36	Sumqayit

Mobile Number Prefixes

Mobile numbers are identified by specific prefixes:

Mobile Prefix	Operator
50	Bakcell
51	Azercell
55	Nar Mobile
70	Azercell
77	Nar Mobile
99	Azercell

Regular Expressions for Number Validation

Developers can use these regex patterns to validate phone numbers:

• Geographic Numbers:
  ^\+994(12|22|36)\d{7}$
  

• Mobile Numbers:
  ^\+994(50|51|55|70|77|99)\d{7}$
  

• Toll-Free Numbers:
  ^\+99488\d{7}$
  

• Premium Rate Numbers:
  ^\+994900\d{6}$
  

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

1. Landline to Landline: Dial 0 + area code + subscriber number.
   • Example: 0 12 123 4567
2. Landline to Mobile: Dial 0 + mobile prefix + subscriber number.
   • Example: 0 50 123 4567
3. Mobile to Mobile: Directly dial mobile prefix + subscriber number.
   • Example: 50 123 4567

International Calls

1. Outgoing Calls: Dial 00 + country code + area code + subscriber number.

   • Example: 00 1 212 555 1234 (to call New York, USA)

2. Incoming Calls: From outside Azerbaijan, dial +994 + area code (omit 0) + subscriber number.

   • Example: +994 12 123 4567

Number Portability

Azerbaijan supports mobile number portability (MNP), allowing users to switch operators while retaining their numbers, enhancing competition and user satisfaction.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

Azerbaijan's telecom market features several major operators:

Operator	Number Range	Services
Bakcell	50, 55	Mobile
Azercell	51, 70, 99	Mobile
Nar Mobile	77	Mobile
Aztelekom	12, 22, 36	Fixed-line

Regulatory Authority

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport oversees telecommunications in Azerbaijan. For more information, visit their official website.

Technical Considerations

Number Allocation and Management

The Ministry manages number allocation, ensuring compliance with ITU-T standards, and oversees area codes, mobile prefixes, and special service numbers.

Technical Restrictions and Special Cases

• Golden Numbers: No specific regulations, but operators may offer premium numbers.
• Number Blocking: Governed by user preferences and operator policies.

ITU-T Recommendations

Azerbaijan's numbering plan complies with the ITU-T E.164 standard, defining international public telecommunication numbering plans.