🇬🇷Greece Calling Guide

Greece
Calling Code is +30

Calling Athens, Thessaloniki, or the Islands? The country code for Greece is +30. Connect with family, hotels, or business partners instantly from your browser without roaming fees.

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How to Call Greece Step-by-Step

Greek phone numbers are 10 digits long. There are no area codes to drop.

1

Exit Code

Dial your country's exit code.
011 (USA/Canada)
00 (UK/Europe)

2

Greece Code (+30)

Dial +30. This connects you to the Greek telecom network.

3

Full 10-Digit Number

Dial the full 10-digit number.Note: Landlines start with 2, Mobiles with 6.

No "Leading Zero" to Drop

Unlike many other European countries, Greece does not use a leading zero for area codes. You simply dial +30 followed by the 10-digit number provided.

Landline (Athens)
+30 210 123 4567
Mobile (Cosmote)
+30 697 123 4567

Greece City Codes

These codes are the start of the 10-digit number. Landlines always start with '2'.

CityRegionPrefix
AthensAttica21
ThessalonikiCentral Macedonia231
PatrasWest Greece261
HeraklionCrete281
LarissaThessaly241
CityRegionPrefix
VolosThessaly2421
RhodesSouth Aegean2241
IoanninaEpirus2651
ChaniaCrete2821
Corfu (Kerkyra)Ionian Islands2661
Mobile Networks

Greek Mobile Prefixes

Identify the carrier (Cosmote, Vodafone, Nova). All mobile numbers start with 6.

697 / 698
Cosmote
694 / 695
Vodafone Greece
693 / 690
Nova (formerly Wind)
699
Q-Telecom (Nova)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Greece?

The country calling code for Greece is +30. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe).

How many digits are Greek phone numbers?

Greek phone numbers are 10 digits long. This includes the area code. Landlines usually start with 2, and mobile numbers start with 6.

Do I need to dial a zero before the area code?

No. Greece does not use a leading zero for area codes. You simply dial +30 followed by the 10-digit number.

Can I use StartACall for calls to Greek Islands?

Yes! StartACall connects to all Greek networks, including landlines on islands like Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, and Santorini, as well as all mobile networks.

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Calling Greece: what to know

Greece answers on the country code +30, with the capital in Athens and most business concentrated around Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras. The working language for business is Greek, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 17:00 weekdays; 9:00 to 14:00 Saturdays for some retail.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Greece sit on operators such as Cosmote (OTE), Vodafone Greece, Nova (Wind Hellas). Greek phone numbers are 10 digits including the area-code prefix; international format keeps all 10 digits after +30 (no leading 0 to drop).

Greece runs on UTC plus 2, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Greece

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +30

    +30 routes the call to Greece.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Athens that means including the area code 21.

Rates to Greece (+30)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.2278$2.28
Landline$0.0682$0.68

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Greece?+

The country code for Greece is +30. Athens uses the area code 21.

Do I need to install an app to call Greece?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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