How to call Greece from the US
- From mobile
- +30 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 30 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.21/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Greece from the US
How to make a call to Greece from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Athens, Piraeus, and Salamina share one area code, so every number there is a 10-digit number.
- 011The US 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
- 011 30 21 0000 0000
Main area codes in Greece
The area code comes right after 30, then the local number
- Athens/Piraeus/Salamina011 3021then 8 digits
- Thessaloníki011 30231then 7 digits
- Pátra011 30261then 7 digits
- Lárisa011 30241then 7 digits
- Irákleion011 30281then 7 digits
- Volos011 302421then 6 digits
- Ioánnina011 302651then 6 digits
- Tríkala011 302431then 6 digits
Before you call Greece
Dial the city code after 30
Each big city has its own code, so add it before the local number.
- Thessaloníki011 30 231
- Pátra011 30 261
- Irákleion011 30 281
Smaller cities take 6 digits
Calling Greece from the USA to Volos? It has a 4-digit code, so its local number is shorter.
- 011exit
- 30Greece
- 2421Volos
- xx xx xxlocal number
Dial Athens from a cell phone
Calling Greece cell phones from the USA? Type + in place of 011. Type it in the dialer above.
- +exit
- 30Greece
- 21Athens
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Greece from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Greece for $0.21/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Greece in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 19× cheaper | $0.21 landline$0.63 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 changes in March, because Greece and the US both use daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Greece fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone or USA mobile?
Dial +30, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Greece included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Greece in a plan
How much does it cost to call Greece from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Athens/Piraeus/Salamina from the USA?
For Athens/Piraeus/Salamina, dial 011 30 21, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Greece?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 30
- Dial 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 make a free call to Greece from the USA?
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 USA 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 to Greece from the USA on a landline?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 30, then the number
When is the best time to call Greece?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Greece. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Greece from the US?
Dial 011 30, then the number. From a mobile, +30 works too
How do you call Greece from the US on an international call to Greece?
The country code of Greece is +30