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Greece country code: +30
- Exit code from Greece: 00
- Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
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What is the country code for Greece?
The country code for Greece is +30. To call Greece from the United States, dial 011 30 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +30 directly. A Greece number in full international format looks like +30 691 234 5678.
Greece at a glance
- Country calling code
- +30
- ISO country code
- GR
- Exit code (dialling out of Greece)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- None
- Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
- Number length
- 10 digits, always
- Time zone
- EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Dialing
How to call Greece: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 30 + local number.
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 30
30 is the country calling code for Greece. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Greece has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +30. Nothing to strip. - 4
Check the time first
Greece is on EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Greece phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +30 2XX XXX XXXX | +30 210 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +30 69X XXX XXXX | +30 691 234 5678 |
City codes
Greece area and city codes
Dial these exactly as shown after the country code.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 210 | +30 210 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Greece?
The country code for Greece is +30. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Greece number looks like +30 691 234 5678.
How do I call Greece from the United States?
Dial 011, then 30, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +30 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Greece phone number?
10 digits, always. Written internationally it becomes +30 followed by that national number.
What time is it in Greece?
Greece is on EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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