Azerbaijan country code +994 — call Azerbaijan & get a number.
From Baku's Caspian oil rigs to its glass towers, Azerbaijan runs on global business — and global business runs on getting the call connected. Here's how: exact formats from the US, UK, Turkey and the EU, every major area code, current mobile prefixes, live time & weather, plus how companies secure an Azerbaijan virtual number with MCM.
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Azerbaijan at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan's country code is +994. Slot it between your own exit code and the Azerbaijani national number, dropping that leading 0 trunk prefix as you go. The plan is closed, so the digits trailing +994 stay consistent whether you're ringing a Baku trading desk or someone's mobile. One local quirk worth knowing: inside Azerbaijan, the code to dial out internationally is 00.
Code +994 was assigned to Azerbaijan by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Azerbaijan.
How to call Azerbaijan from anywhere
Exit code, then 994, then the area or mobile code with its 0 stripped, then the local number — that's the whole sequence.
Full example: +994 12 XXX XXXX — drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
Azerbaijan phone number format explained
An Azerbaijani national number is a tidy 9 digits behind +994 — a 2-digit area or mobile code in front, a 7-digit subscriber number behind. At home you dial a 0 trunk prefix ahead of those 9 digits; abroad, that 0 disappears.
Landline
+994 (AA) XXX XX XX — a 2-digit geographic code (12 for Baku) plus 7 digits. Domestic: 0 + AA + number.
Mobile
+994 (MM) XXX XX XX — a 2-digit operator prefix (50/51/55/70/77/99/60) plus 7 digits. Domestic: 0 + MM + number.
Azerbaijan area codes — major cities
Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.
| City | Region | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Baku | Baku (capital) | 12 |
| Ganja | Ganja-Dashkasan | 22 |
| Sumqayit | Absheron | 18 |
| Mingachevir | Central Aran | 24 |
| Lankaran | Lankaran | 25 |
| Shaki | Shaki-Zagatala | 24 |
| Nakhchivan | Nakhchivan AR | 36 |
| Shirvan | Central Aran | 21 |
Azerbaijan mobile network prefixes
The prefix after +994 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.
Azercell
prefixes 50, 51 (largest operator; nationwide 4G/5G).
Bakcell
prefix 55 (and 99).
Nar (Azerfon)
prefixes 70, 77.
Azerbaijan time zone
Azerbaijan holds steady on Azerbaijan Time (AZT), UTC+4, every day of the year. The country dropped daylight saving back in 2016, so Baku's clock never jumps — a quiet convenience for energy firms juggling rig schedules and overseas partners who'd rather not recalculate twice a year.
From the US, ring in your early morning and you'll catch Baku's afternoon. From the UK or EU, late morning your time drops squarely into the Azerbaijani business afternoon — prime hours for the Caspian trading day.
Emergency numbers in Azerbaijan
Free to call from any Azerbaijan phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Azerbaijan
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Mixing up the two access codes
from inside Azerbaijan you dial **00** to go international, but to reach Azerbaijan you use *your own* exit code (011 from the US, 00 from the UK/EU) before 994.
Keeping the leading **0**
drop the trunk prefix abroad; it's +994 50…, never +994 050…
Confusing the area code with the country code
12 is Baku, +994 is the whole country.
Treating mobile prefixes as city codes
50/55/70 mark operators, not places on the map.
Expecting a seasonal time shift
Baku has stayed on UTC+4 since dropping DST in 2016.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Azerbaijan
Switch from carrier international rates to a VoIP or cloud provider and watch the per-minute cost drop.
Hold a local Baku virtual number so contacts reach you in-country at domestic rates.
Place calls over WiFi or data to sidestep roaming surcharges entirely.
Cluster your calls inside Baku's stable UTC+4 business hours to avoid repeat attempts.
Why businesses get a Azerbaijan virtual number
Whether you're chasing Caspian energy contracts or supporting customers across Baku, a +994 virtual number plants a local flag without the cost of a physical office in the capital.
**Higher answer rates**
**Higher answer rates** — a local caller ID gets picked up where an unknown foreign number gets ignored.
**Lower trust friction**
**Lower trust friction** — partners and customers recognise a Baku number on sight.
**Cheaper inbound**
**Cheaper inbound** — your Azerbaijani contacts pay domestic rates.
**Centralized routing**
**Centralized routing** — funnel +994 calls to any team, in any timezone.
**Faster expansion**
**Faster expansion** — enter the Azerbaijani market without local incorporation.
**Real PSTN presence**
**Real PSTN presence** — a genuine, dialable Azerbaijani line, not a workaround.
Azerbaijan virtual numbers with My Country Mobile
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How to get your Azerbaijan virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose an Azerbaijan (+994) number — a Baku city line or nationwide reach.
Select your plan and clear a quick verification.
Route the number to your phones, SIP setup, or app.
Switch it live and start taking Baku calls within minutes.
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Azerbaijan +994 — FAQ
What's the international access code from inside Azerbaijan?expand_more
00 — that's what you dial in-country to call abroad. To reach Azerbaijan from outside, you use *your own* exit code before 994.
Does Azerbaijan change its clocks for summer?expand_more
No — Azerbaijan abolished daylight saving in 2016 and has stayed on AZT (UTC+4) ever since, so Baku's time never shifts.
What is Baku's area code?expand_more
12, so a Baku landline reads +994 12 XXX XX XX.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Azerbaijan?expand_more
Yes — the leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix; remove it in international format (+994 50…, not +994 050…).
Which prefixes are mobile?expand_more
50 and 51 (Azercell), 55 (Bakcell), and 70 and 77 (Nar) — these are operators, not cities.
How many digits is an Azerbaijani number?expand_more
Nine after +994 — a 2-digit area or mobile code plus a 7-digit subscriber number.
When is the best time to reach Baku from Europe?expand_more
Late morning your time lands in Baku's stable UTC+4 afternoon — ideal for the Caspian business day.
Can my business get an Azerbaijan number?expand_more
Yes — MCM provisions local +994 virtual numbers, Baku or nationwide, on a carrier-grade network.