How to Call Greece

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The easiest and cheapest ways to make international phone calls to Greece
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Phone numbers in Greece are comprised of 10 total digits, including a 2 to 4-digit area code. Before you dial the number, you’ll have to dial your country’s exit code, then “30” for the country code of Greece.

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Dialing the Number

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  1. The exit code is a number that you dial to call a different country. Most exit codes are a combination of zeros and ones and are determined by the country that you live in. To find your country’s exit code, visit https://countrycode.org and enter the name of your country. [1]
    • In the United States and Canada, the exit code is 001.
    • The exit code in the UK, Spain, and France is 00.
  2. The country code will connect you to all the numbers within Greece. After you dial your country’s exit code, dial 30 to connect to all phone numbers within Greece. [2]
    • Each country has its own unique country code.
    • For instance, in the United States, the country code is 1.
    • So far, the number should look like, “001 30.”
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  3. Different locations in Greece have varying area codes. For instance, the area code in Aegio is 2691 while the area code in Athens is 21. The area code should have been included in the original number that was provided to you. [3]
    • The number should look something like “001 30 2821.”
  4. 69 replaces the area code for all mobile phone numbers within Greece. The entire number should be 10-digits, which means mobile numbers are made of 8 digits plus 69 for the area code. [4]
    • The mobile number should look something like “001 30 69 2100 5155.”
  5. Phone numbers in Greece have 10 digits, including the area code. Once you dial the last digit in the phone number, your call should be connected.
    • The complete number should look something like, “00 30 69 5555 8888.”
    • If the area code was 2 digits, it means that there are 8 more digits in the rest of the number.
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Investigating Alternatives to Save Money

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  1. International calls can cost anywhere from $1-$5 per minute depending on your phone provider. To avoid these high fees, you can update your phone plan to include international calls. Call or visit your phone provider’s website and see what options are available for international calls.
    • Some carriers will offer lower per-minute rates while others have unlimited international calling plans for an added monthly fee.
    • If you plan on calling Greece often, you should update your phone plan.
  2. An international calling card is a prepaid card that will prevent you from accruing a high phone bill from fees. You can purchase a prepaid calling card online, at grocery stores, and at gas stations. Make sure to read all of the text on the card before purchasing it and make sure that it can make calls to Greece. [5]
    • Compare different cards and find the one with the best rate.
    • To use a calling card, call the number on the card first, then follow the instructions to calling a number in Greece.
  3. Video chatting apps like Facetime and Skype allow users to video conference while avoiding high international fees. Both you and the call recipient will need to download the apps in order to make calls to each other. Then, you can use a webcam or the camera on your phone to talk to each other. [6]
    • If you need additional security, you can use a VPN, like CyberGhost, IPVanish, and Hotspot Shield to encrypt your connection.
  4. Direct messaging apps like Facebook messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp enable you to text chat with someone while avoiding international calling fees. You can also use your email as a slower means of communication than direct messaging. Consider this option if you don’t need to speak to someone and just need to ask them something quickly. [7]
    • Some of these applications also have video chat as a built-in feature if you want to speak or talk to people.
    • Most social media platforms have a form of chat that you can use to speak to people in different countries for no added fee.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://countrycode.org/greece
      2. ↑ https://www.howtocallabroad.com/greece/
      3. ↑ https://countrycode.org/greece
      4. ↑ https://countrycode.org/greece
      5. ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/05/shop-wisely-when-buying-prepaid-phone-cards/index.htm
      6. ↑ https://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2012/05/22/voip-alternatives/
      7. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-text-messaging-apps/

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