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How to Call Greece from the United States
Country code +30 — Dial 011 30 69X XXX XXXX from a US landline or +30 69X XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 30, the country code of Greece.
- 3Dial the number: 10 digits, exactly as written: Greece has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Greece | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 69X XXX XXXX |
011 30 69X XXX XXXX |
+30 69X XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Athens/Piraeus/Salamina) | 21 XXXX XXXX |
011 30 21 XXXX XXXX |
+30 21 XXXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 68–69 or 94. More number types: Greece phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Greece had 114 mobile subscriptions and 46.7 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Landlines are still common, which matters because many US plans charge different rates for landlines and mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Greece
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Athens, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EST (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PST). Greece changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Greece is on UTC+2, 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.