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How to Call Greece

Country code: +30


What is Greece's country code?

The country code for Greece is +30.

Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How do I dial Greece?

International format (recommended)

+30 [local number]

Example: +30 691 234 5678

From a mobile phone

Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial +30 followed by the local number.

From a landline

Dial your country's international access code, then 30, then the local number.

Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011

Do I need to drop the leading zero?

Greece numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.

What time zone is Greece?

Europe/Athens

Good time to call

03:03 PM local time · Weekend daytime

Good for personal calls.

How much does it cost to call Greece?

International calls to Greece vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.05/min.

Provider Rate/min vs DialHard
AT&T $3.00 98% more
Verizon $2.99 98% more
T-Mobile $3.00 98% more
DialHard $0.05 Save ~98%

Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.

Current rates to Greece

$0.05–$0.44/min

Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.

Frequently asked questions

Is +30 a mobile or landline code?

+30 is the country code for all of Greece—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.

Why won't my call to Greece connect?

Common issues:

  • Wrong format: Make sure you're using +30 (not 0030 or 30)
  • Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
  • Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Greece number in my contacts?

Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +30 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.