994 Country Code: Azerbaijan (+994)
Country code 994 (+994) belongs to Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan uses the international dialing code +994, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AZ.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +994 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00994 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 994 (from the US and Canada), 0011 994 (from Australia), or the bare 994. All refer to the same Azerbaijan country code. Note: 994 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +994 is the international dialing code for Azerbaijan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Azerbaijan (+994).
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Did You Get a Call from +994? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +994 followed by more digits is originating from Azerbaijan. The caller is dialing you from a Azerbaijan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Azerbaijan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +994:
- -Family or friends in Azerbaijan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Azerbaijan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Azerbaijan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +994 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Azerbaijan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +994.
Calling Azerbaijan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Azerbaijan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Azerbaijan numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0501234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Azerbaijan. Dial +994 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Azerbaijan numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Azerbaijan uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +994 is the legitimate Azerbaijan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +994 numbers are legitimate calls from Azerbaijan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +994 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Azerbaijan Country Code
Which country is country code 994?
Country code 994 belongs to Azerbaijan. The full international dialing code is +994, also written as 00994 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 994 from the US and Canada, or +994 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Azerbaijan?
+994 is the international dialing code for Azerbaijan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is AZ. Equivalent forms — 00994, 011 994, +994, and 994 — all refer to the same Azerbaijan country code.
Is 994 a US area code?
No. 994 is the international country code for Azerbaijan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Azerbaijan from the US, dial +994 or 011 994 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Azerbaijan from abroad?
Yes. Azerbaijan uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +994. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Azerbaijan.
Can I call Azerbaijan from my browser?
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