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Greece Country Code +30

Complete guide to calling Greece from the US and abroad

ISO-2: GR ISO-3: GRC Europe Capital: Athens

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+30
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 30 + area + number
Country TLD
.gr

Geography

Capital
Athens
Continent
Europe
Area
131,940 km²
Population
10,413,962
Currency
Euro
Languages
Greek (official language) 99%, other (includes English and French) 1%

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:18 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
113.6%
Internet Penetration
86.3%
Fixed-line Penetration
46.7%

How to Call Greece from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Greece from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
30
Greece
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 30 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+30 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Greece

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Greece yet. From the US, dial 011 + 30 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Greece uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Greece flag

Greece

+30 Macedonia flag

Macedonia

+389 Bulgaria flag

Bulgaria

+359 Albania flag

Albania

+355 Kosovo flag

Kosovo

+383 Romania flag

Romania

+40 Montenegro flag

Montenegro

+382 Bosnia and Herzegovina flag

Bosnia and Herzegovina

+387

Telecommunications in Greece

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 113.6 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 11,414,080 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 46.7 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 4,691,257 2024
Internet users (% of population) 86.3 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 113.6%
Fixed-line 46.7%
Internet 86.3%

Greece on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Athens.

Flag of Greece

Flag of Greece
Name
Galanolefki (Blue and White)
Adopted
1978
Proportions
2:3
Blue White

The nine stripes represent the syllables in the Greek phrase "Freedom or Death." The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy.

Public Holidays in Greece

Greece has 13 holidays and observances (2 national, 11 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on March 25. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
January 6 Epiphany Public
March 25 Independence Day National
May 1 Labour Day Public
August 15 Assumption of Mary Public
October 28 Ochi Day National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Second Day of Christmas Public
Varies Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) Public
Varies Orthodox Good Friday Public
Varies Orthodox Easter Sunday Public
Varies Orthodox Easter Monday Public
Varies Whit Monday (Orthodox) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Greece

Area

131,960 km²

50,950 sq mi

Coastline

13,676 km

Highest point

Mount Olympus 2,917 m

Lowest point

Mediterranean Sea 0 m

Climate:
Temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers
Terrain:
Mountainous with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands
Natural resources:
Lignite, Petroleum, Iron ore, Bauxite, Lead, Zinc, Nickel, Magnesite, Marble, Salt, Hydropower potential
Land borders:
Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey
Land use:
agricultural 41.7% (arable 14.4%), forest 36.9% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Greece

GDP

$281 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$26,948 (2025)

Growth

2.1% (2025)

Inflation

2.5% (2025)

Unemployment

8.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.908 (#34 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Euro (EUR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 4%, Industry 15%, Services 67% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (27%), Aluminum (6%), Pharmaceuticals (6%), Electrical equipment and electronics (5%), Machinery and computers (4%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (20%), Electrical equipment and electronics (8%), Machinery and computers (7%), Vehicles and parts (6%), Pharmaceuticals (5%)
Main export markets:
Italy (9%), Germany (8%), Cyprus (6%), Bulgaria (6%), USA (5%)
Main suppliers:
Germany (11%), Italy (9%), China (8%), Netherlands (6%), France (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Greece

What is the country code for Greece?
The country code for Greece is +30.
How do I call Greece from the US?
To call Greece from the US, dial 011 + 30 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +30 instead of 011.
What time is it in Greece?
The current time in Greece is 6:18 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the national day of Greece?
The national day of Greece is Independence Day, on March 25.
What does the flag of Greece look like?
The flag of Greece uses blue, white and was adopted in 1978. The nine stripes represent the syllables in the Greek phrase "Freedom or Death." The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy.