Greece Calling Code: +30

Complete guide to calling Greece — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.

How to Call Greece from Abroad

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.

International calling codes follow the ITU-T standards E.123 and E.164, which define how phone numbers are written and dialed across borders. The prefix you dial after the exit code tells the global telephone network which national network to route the call to.

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:

Numbering plans vary: closed plans use fixed-length national numbers, while open plans allow variable lengths with a trunk prefix (usually 0) that is dropped for international calls. For calls to Greece, replace the trunk zero with +30.

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.

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:

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. Use this reference when dialing Greece (+30) from abroad:

Calling From	Exit Code	Full International Dialing
United States	011	011 30 [local number]
United Kingdom	00	00 30 [local number]
Australia	0011	0011 30 [local number]
China	00	00 30 [local number]
Japan	010	010 30 [local number]
India	00	00 30 [local number]
Germany	00	00 30 [local number]
France	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.

Greece Mobile Phone Prefixes

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.

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.