What Is the Greece Country Code?

The country code for Greece is +30. To call a Greek number from abroad, dial your country’s exit code, then +30, then the area or mobile prefix, then the local number. That’s it. Using +30 with Greece’s 10-digit plan makes calling simple and helps families avoid mistakes when they call or send money online.

Greece uses a closed 10-digit national plan; geographic numbers start with 2 and mobile numbers with 6 (most mobiles use 69x). 

How do you dial Greece from Finland, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Nepal?

Follow this simple path on any phone: Exit code → +30 → area/mobile prefix → local number. (On mobiles, you can replace the exit code with +.)

Tip: Always dial all 10 digits after +30. Do not add any leading “0”. 

How are Greek phone numbers structured?

• Format: +30 + area or mobile prefix + subscriber digits (total = 10).
• Geographic (landline): start with 2.
• Mobile: start with 69x (number portability means any network can own them now).

The only two-digit geographic area code is 21 (Greater Athens). Most big cities use three-digit codes (e.g., 231 Thessaloniki, 261 Patras). Smaller areas often use four-digit codes.

Which city and island prefixes should I know?

Below are common, easy-to-use prefixes. Each full Greek number is 10 digits after +30.

Major cities — What should I dial?

Popular islands — what codes appear?

What about mobiles, toll-free, and premium numbers?

• Mobiles: usually 69x (e.g., 690, 693, 694, 697, 698). Number portability means the prefix no longer guarantees the carrier.
• Toll-free / reduced-fee: ranges in 8xx (e.g., 800/801), and 9xx for premium. Check costs before dialing.

Why does this matter if I’m sending money?

If you support family in Greece or receive money there, a correct phone number helps with:

• Account verification: banks and apps send OTP/SMS to the number on file.
• Pickup alerts: cash-pickup or card-to-cash often send status texts.
• Customer support: a working number speeds KYC checks.
   

Quick checklist for senders:

• Save contacts as international format: +30 + prefix + subscriber digits.
• Match the name and number to the receiver’s ID.
• If a number fails, try calling via VoIP first to confirm it connects.

How should I write Greek numbers to avoid errors?

Use clean blocks and avoid brackets:

• Landline (Athens): +30 21 xxxxxxx
• Landline (Thessaloniki): +30 231 xxxxxx
• Mobile: +30 69x xxx xxxx

Greece uses a closed plan, so always dial the full 10 digits domestically and use +30 from abroad.

One code, fewer mistakes, happier calls

When you save numbers the right way, calls and transfers just work. In the end, the Greece Country Code is +30, and Greece’s simple 10-digit plan plus clear city codes (like 21 for Athens) make life easier for expats who call, chat, and send money every week.

FAQs

What is the country code for Greece?

It’s +30. Add it before the 10-digit Greek number.

Do I ever dial a leading “0” for Greece?

No. Greece uses a closed plan. Dial all 10 digits domestically, and use +30 from abroad without a trunk “0”.

What are the main area prefixes I’ll see most?

Athens 21, Thessaloniki 231, Patras 261, Heraklion 281, Larissa 241. Smaller places often use four-digit prefixes.

How do I dial Greece from Finland, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Nepal?

Use your country’s exit code (00 for all listed), then +30, then the prefix and local digits. On mobiles, you can start with + instead of the exit code.

How are Greek mobile numbers written?

Mobiles start with 69x and are 10 digits after +30 (e.g., +30 69x xxx xxxx). Due to number portability, prefixes no longer guarantee the network.