What Is the Calling Code for Greece?
Are you planning to visit the Greek islands or call a hotel in Athens or even connect with a local guide in Thessaloniki? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, knowing how to dial a number in Greece is essential. So, let’s answer the question clearly:
What Is the Country Calling Code for Greece?
The international calling code for Greece is +30.
That means if you’re dialing a Greek number from another country, you’ll start with +30, followed by the local Greek number without any leading 0.
Example:
Greek mobile number: 691 234 5678
International format: +30 691 234 5678
How Greek Phone Numbers Are Structured
Greek phone numbers are usually 10 digits long and broken into two main types:
- Landlines: Begin with a two-digit area code (e.g. 21 for Athens, 231 for Thessaloniki)
- Mobile numbers: Begin with 69 (e.g. 693, 694, 697, etc.)
Unlike some countries, Greece does not require you to dial a 0 at the start when calling domestically or internationally. The number is always dialed as-is.
How to Call Greece from Another Country
Follow this simple format when calling Greece internationally:
- Dial your country’s international access code (e.g. 011 in the U.S., 00 in most of Europe, or 001 in Singapore)
- Dial Greece’s country code: 30
- Dial the 10-digit Greek number (landline or mobile)
Example:
011 30 210 123 4567 (Athens landline)
+30 694 123 4567 (mobile phone)
Popular Greek Area Codes
Greek landline numbers are region-specific. Here are a few major area codes:
- Athens: 210
- Thessaloniki: 231
- Patras: 261
- Crete (Heraklion): 281
- Rhodes: 224
Mobile numbers begin with 693, 694, 695, 697, etc., and do not follow regional coding.
Saving Greek Contacts in Your Phone
To ensure your Greek numbers work globally, save them in international format like this:
+30 210 123 4567 (Athens landline)
+30 697 456 7890 (mobile)
This ensures compatibility when switching countries or SIM cards.
Calling Greece from the U.S., UK, or Asia
Here’s what the dialing format looks like depending on where you are:
- From the U.S.: 011 30 231 123 4567
- From the UK: 00 30 231 123 4567
- From Singapore: 001 30 231 123 4567
From mobile phones, simply dial:
+30 231 123 4567
What About Toll-Free Numbers in Greece?
Greek toll-free numbers usually begin with 800. These are free to call within Greece, but they may not work (or be toll-free) when dialed from outside the country.
If you’re calling a Greek business from abroad, look for an international number instead of a toll-free one.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Greece?
Rates can vary depending on your country and provider. In many cases, calling Greece is treated as a standard international call and could cost between $0.10 to $1 per minute depending on your plan.
To save money, consider:
- Using Wi-Fi-based calling apps like WhatsApp, Viber, or Skype
- Buying an international calling plan or bundle
- Getting a Greek SIM card with international minutes if you’re traveling there
Kojo’s Travel Tip
When calling Greece, don’t overthink the number format. There’s no leading 0 to drop. Just add +30 and the full 10-digit number. And always use Wi-Fi-based calling when available… it’s often free and crystal clear.
Summary
- Greece’s international dialing code is +30
- Greek numbers are 10 digits long
- Landlines begin with area codes like 210 (Athens) or 231 (Thessaloniki)
- Mobile numbers start with 69 and are not tied to regions
- Save numbers in international format for global use
