How to call Greece
- From mobile
- +30 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 30 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Greece from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Greece from abroad
How to make a call to Greece from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Athens/Piraeus/Salamina use area code 21 and 8 local digits, so a landline there has 10 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 30Country code of Greece
- 21Athens
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Greece
Keep the area code of the city
Every landline number includes its area code, so dial it after +30.
- Athens+30 21
- Thessaloníki+30 231
- Irákleion+30 281
- Rhodes+30 2241
Mobiles take no area code
Dial +30, then the whole mobile number.
- +30Greece
- 690mobile
- xxx xxxxlocal number
How Greece phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. The digits after set the area, from 21 for Athens to 2897 for Limin Chersonisou
- Mobiles
- Starts with 690, 691, 693 to 695, 697 to 699, or 685 to 689
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 800. EETT calls this range Freephone services
Want to call Greece?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Greece
The time now in Greece, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Greece changes when daylight saving time starts and ends.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Greece
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct28Ohi DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Glorifying Mother of GodSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan6EpiphanyWednesday
- Mar15Green MondayMonday
Why a call to Greece fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 is the exit code in Greece, the rest of Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 800 often do not work from outside Greece.
Questions
How do I call Greece from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 30 and the number
How to call to Greece?
Dial your exit code, then 30 and the number
How do you call Greece number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Greece number from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +30, then the number
How do I make an international call to Greece?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 30?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Greece mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +30, then the number
Why does my call to Greece not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Greece now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Greece. Most of Greece keeps the time of Athens
How much does it cost to call Greece?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Greece. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Greece or to a Greece mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +30 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 30 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Greece?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Greece needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Greece?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Greece. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make an online call to Greece, an internet call to Greece, or call a Greece number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Greece needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser