How to call Greece from the UK
- From mobile
- +30 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 30 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Greece from the UK
How to make a call to Greece from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Greek numbers have 10 digits after 30, and the area code is part of them.
- 00The UK exit code
- 30Country code of Greece
- 21Athens
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +30 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +30 21 0000 0000
- Mobile
- +30 21 0000 0000
- Landline
- 00 30 21 0000 0000
Main area codes in Greece
The area code comes right after 30, then the local number
- Athens/Piraeus/Salamina00 3021then 8 digits
- Thessaloníki00 30231then 7 digits
- Pátra00 30261then 7 digits
- Lárisa00 30241then 7 digits
- Irákleion00 30281then 7 digits
- Volos00 302421then 6 digits
- Ioánnina00 302651then 6 digits
- Tríkala00 302431then 6 digits
Before you call Greece
Dial Rhodes, Kalamata, and Chalkída
These cities take a 4-digit area code, so only 6 digits follow it.
- Rhodes00 30 2241
- Kalamata00 30 2721
- Chalkída00 30 2221
Save Greek contacts with +30
How do I call Greece from the UK? A number saved as +30 and 10 digits works from your mobile at home and abroad.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 30
- Dial the 10 digit number
Calling Greece cell phones from the UK
Use 00 30 on a landline and +30 on a mobile. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Landline00 30
- Mobile+30
Calling Greece from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Greece for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. EE and Vodafone sell Greece as an add-on, so a call without it is charged per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.21 landline$0.63 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.04 landline · $0.16 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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 stays at 2 hours, so daylight saving time does not move the gap.
- Time difference
- All year: 2 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Greece fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Greece also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Greece from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +30, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Greece included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Greece in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does O2 include calls to Greece?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to Greece with £30 Rolling plan
How much does it cost to call Greece from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Athens/Piraeus/Salamina from the UK?
For Athens/Piraeus/Salamina, dial 00 30 21, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Greece?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 30. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +30 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 30 and the number
Can I call Greece on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 30 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Greece
Why isn't my call going through to Greece?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Greece from the UK for free, and is there a free call to Greece?
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 to call Greece from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Greece without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Greece landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 30, then the number
How to make an international call to Greece?
Dial 00 30, then the number. From a mobile, +30 works too
When is the best time to call Greece?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Greece. All year: 2 hours ahead of London