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How To Call Greece From Australia

Quick Reference Summary

To call Greece from Australia:

0011 + 30 + Area Code + Local Number

Examples:

  • For Athens landline: 0011 + 30 + 21 + XXXXXXXX (e.g., 0011 30 21 12345678)
  • For Greek mobile phone: 0011 + 30 + 69X + XXXXXXX (e.g., St 0011 30 697 1234567)

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Sydney, it’s 5 AM in Athens (7 hours behind during Australian summer, 8 hours during Australian winter).

How to Call a Landline in Greece

Calling a Greek landline from Australia follows this straightforward process:

  1. Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
  2. Dial Greece’s country code: 30
  3. Dial the area code (2-digit codes for major cities, 3-digit codes for smaller regions)
  4. Dial the local phone number (typically 8 digits for major cities, 7 digits for other areas)

For example, if you’re calling an Athens number (21 1234 5678), you would dial 0011 30 21 12345678 from Australia.

Unlike some countries, Greek phone numbers don’t use a leading zero when dialed domestically, so the format remains the same whether called from within Greece or internationally.

How to Call a Mobile in Greece

Calling a Greek mobile phone follows the same pattern:

  1. Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
  2. Dial Greece’s country code: 30
  3. Dial the mobile prefix (always begins with 69)
  4. Dial the rest of the mobile number (typically 7 digits)

For example, if the Greek mobile number is 697 123 4567, you would dial 0011 30 697 1234567 from Australia.

All Greek mobile numbers begin with 69, followed by another digit that indicates the network provider.

Area Codes

Greece uses a structured system of geographic area codes. Here’s a comprehensive list organized by region:

Major Cities and Regions

City/Region Area Code
Athens (Attica) 21
Thessaloniki 231
Patras 261
Heraklion (Crete) 281
Larissa 241
Volos 242
Ioannina 265
Chania 282
Rhodes 224
Corfu (Kerkyra) 266
Kalamata 272
Alexandroupoli 255
Serres 232
Mytilene (Lesvos) 225
Chalkida 221
Katerini 235
Komotini 253
Drama 252
Kavala 251
Kozani 246
Veria 233
Xanthi 254
Agrinio 264
Lamia 223

Regional Area Codes

Attica and Central Greece

Athens/Attica (21), Chalkida (221), Lamia (223), Livadeia (226), Thebes (226), Agioi Theodoroi (227), Megara (229)

Macedonia

Thessaloniki (231), Serres (232), Veria (233), Edessa (238), Kilkis (234), Katerini (235), Polygyros (237), Giannitsa (238), Florina (238), Kastoria (246)

Thrace

Alexandroupoli (255), Komotini (253), Xanthi (254), Drama (252), Kavala (251)

Peloponnese

Patras (261), Aigio (269), Kalamata (272), Sparta (273), Tripoli (271), Pyrgos (262), Corinth (274), Nafplio (275)

Thessaly

Larissa (241), Volos (242), Trikala (243), Karditsa (244)

Epirus

Ioannina (265), Arta (268), Preveza (268), Igoumenitsa (266)

Islands

Crete: Heraklion (281), Chania (282), Rethymno (283), Agios Nikolaos (284), Sitia (284) Ionian Islands: Corfu/Kerkyra (266), Zakynthos (269), Kefalonia (267), Lefkada (264) Aegean Islands: Rhodes (224), Mytilene/Lesvos (225), Chios (227), Samos (227), Syros (228), Mykonos (228), Santorini (228), Kos (224)

Mobile Phone Prefixes

All Greek mobile numbers begin with 69. The third digit indicates the network provider:

Network Prefixes
Cosmote 690, 693, 694, 695, 697, 698, 699
Vodafone 691, 692, 694, 695, 697
WIND 693, 695, 696, 699

Time Zone

Greece follows Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2 during summer (called EEST – Eastern European Summer Time) and UTC+1 during winter. The time difference with Australia varies by region and season:

  • Eastern Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane): Greece is 7-9 hours behind
  • Central Australia (Adelaide, Darwin): Greece is 6.5-8.5 hours behind
  • Western Australia (Perth): Greece is 5-7 hours behind

Greece observes daylight saving time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Special Number Considerations

Special Service Numbers

  • 10XX, 11XX: Short services codes
  • 800 XX XX XXX: Toll-free numbers (typically not accessible from abroad)
  • 801 XX XX XXX: Local rate numbers
  • 15XX, 18XX: Special service numbers

Emergency Numbers

  • 112: European emergency number
  • 100: Police
  • 166: Ambulance
  • 199: Fire Service

These emergency numbers cannot be dialed from outside Greece.

Best Time to Call

Due to the time difference between Australia and Greece, planning your calls can help ensure you reach people at convenient times:

  • Evening in Australia (6 PM – 10 PM): Late morning to early afternoon in Greece (11 AM – 3 PM)
  • Morning in Australia (7 AM – 10 AM): Late afternoon to evening in Greece (12 AM – 3 PM)

For business calls, Australia’s morning or early afternoon (Greece’s afternoon to early evening) is usually the best window.

Regional Considerations

Greece consists of mainland Greece and numerous islands. While the calling procedure is the same, be aware of these regional factors:

  • Island Areas: Many Greek islands have seasonal populations, with businesses often closed during winter months (November-April)
  • Summer Tourism: During peak tourist season (June-September), some businesses may have extended hours
  • Regional Holidays: Local patron saint days and regional celebrations may affect availability

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