Greece Calling Code: +30
Complete guide to calling Greece — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Greece from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +30 — the country calling code for Greece
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Greece Calling Code
To reach Greece from another country, first dial the international calling code +30 — assigned by the ITU — followed by the local number. Greece is located in Europe, in Southern Europe.
Greece is known locally as Ελλάδα — Athens is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +30 so it works from any country.
ISD code, country code, dialing code — these all mean the same E.164 prefix, and for Greece it is +30. The ITU allocates one to each country and territory in Southern Europe, and carriers use it as the first routing decision on any international call.
Where the +30 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +30 is assigned to Greece, located in Southern Europe, with the capital Athens. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Greece from outside the country.
When a number is written as +30 …, the +30 prefix directs your call to the Greece national network. After the prefix, dial the area code without its leading zero, then the subscriber number — the same pattern for landlines and mobiles.
ITU-T E.164 groups calling codes by world region; codes beginning with 3 cover the part of the world that includes Greece, in Southern Europe. Storing numbers with +30 and omitting the domestic leading zero keeps contacts dialable from anywhere.
Greece Phone Number Formats
The ITU E.164 format for Greece numbers is +30 + area code + subscriber number, used for landlines and mobiles alike. Here is the general structure:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +30 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +30 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Greece: dial the local number directly
Storing a Greece contact so it works from any country means writing +30 in front of the national number and dropping any leading trunk zero. In Greece the number itself follows the published pattern +30 (XX) XXXXXXXX, so keep the area code and subscriber digits together as a single block.
Time Zone in Greece
The local time in Greece follows the Europe/Athens time zone (UTC+02:00 UTC). Check the time difference before you dial so your call arrives during waking hours.
Time differences matter when calling Greece: if it is UTC+02:00 there, a morning call from Europe may reach Athens in the afternoon, while callers in the Americas should check the offset to avoid late-night calls.
If Greece observes daylight saving time, its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. Double-check the current offset before time-sensitive calls, especially in spring and autumn.
Best Time to Call Greece
Business hours in Greece run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Greece sits at UTC+02:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Greece's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Greece between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 07:00–16:00 | 21:00–05:00 |
| New York | 02:00–11:00 | 16:00–00:00 |
| Los Angeles | 23:00–08:00 | 13:00–21:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 04:00–13:00 | 18:00–02:00 |
| Dubai | 11:00–20:00 | 01:00–09:00 |
| Mumbai | 12:30–21:30 | 02:30–10:30 |
| Singapore | 15:00–00:00 | 05:00–13:00 |
| Sydney | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Greece
If you need urgent help while in Greece, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Greece.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 100 |
| Fire | 199 |
| Ambulance | 166 |
Example: Calling Greece Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Greece works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Greece country code +30
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +30 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Greece country code +30
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +30 [area code] [number], or +30 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
If the local number begins with a trunk prefix (commonly 0), remove it when dialing internationally — +30 takes its place. The remaining digits are dialed exactly as written.
Calling Greece from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Greece (+30):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 30 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 30 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 30 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 30 [local number] |
| Canada | 011 | 011 30 [local number] |
| Poland | 00 | 00 30 [local number] |
| Turkey | 00 | 00 30 [local number] |
| United Arab Emirates | 00 | 00 30 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +30 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Greece?
The international calling code for Greece is +30.
How do I call Greece from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +30, then the local phone number.
How do I call Greece from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +30, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +30 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Greece?
If you're already in Greece, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +30 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +30 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Greece?
Police: 100, Fire: 199, Ambulance: 166. These numbers are only valid inside Greece.
Is Greece a country?
Yes — Greece is a sovereign state, whose capital is Athens, and +30 is its international calling code.
Greece Mobile Phone Prefixes & Domestic Dialing
Mobile phone numbers in Greece typically use the following prefixes:
- 69x - all mobile numbers start with 69
Greece City / Area Codes
Major cities in Greece and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +30 when calling from abroad):
| City | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Athens | 21 |
| Thessaloniki | 231 |
| Patras | 261 |
Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Athens 21 becomes +30 21 + local number.
From the United States, a call to Athens is dialed as 011 +30 21 [local number].
Other Countries in Europe
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Greece from Russia or Netherlands works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +30, then the local number. Within Europe, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.