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To call Greece from Australia, dial 0011 30 and then all 10 digits of the Greek number. Greek numbers have no 0 to drop. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Dial 0011, then 30, then all 10 digits. Nothing is dropped.
| Number in Greece | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 694 123 4567 | 0011 30 694 123 4567 |
| Landline | 210 123 4567 | 0011 30 210 123 4567 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert Any Greek Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Greek number the way it was given to you, such as 210 123 4567 or +30 694 123 4567. The converter shows the digits to dial.
Type the number the way it is written in Greece.
Greek Area Codes and Mobile Numbers
Every Greek landline and mobile number has 10 digits, and you dial all of them from Australia. Landlines start with 2 and mobiles with 69 (a few newer ranges start with 68).
The area code is part of the 10 digits. Athens is 21, and because many Athens numbers continue with 0, they usually start 210. Greek numbers written with a 0 at the start, such as 01 for Athens, are from before 2002 and no longer work.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Athens (incl. Piraeus) | 21 | 0011 30 21 + number |
| Thessaloniki | 231 | 0011 30 231 + number |
| Patras | 261 | 0011 30 261 + number |
| Heraklion | 281 | 0011 30 281 + number |
| Larissa | 241 | 0011 30 241 + number |
| Volos | 2421 | 0011 30 2421 + number |
| Ioannina | 2651 | 0011 30 2651 + number |
| Chania | 2821 | 0011 30 2821 + number |
Area codes as they follow 30. They are the first digits of the 10 digit number.
Best Time to Call Greece from Australia
Greece is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 10:00 am in Athens, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 12:00 pm in Athens.
| Your city | Athens |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 9h behind July: 7h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 8h behind July: 7h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 8h 30m behind July: 6h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 7h 30m behind July: 6h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 6h behind July: 5h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Greece moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, so the gap also changes for a few weeks around those dates.
What a Call to Greece Costs
Calls to Greece start at 2.5c a minute on Ring Me (49c a call). Greek mobiles cost more than landlines on every card.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 32.4cHello World | 81cHello World | $1.62Hello World |
| Mobile | $1.01Hello World | $2.52Hello World | $4.97White |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 12 October 2026. See every card for Greece.
For every card ranked, call-length tips and monthly costs, see cheap calls to Greece. Landlines in Athens have their own rate on some cards: from 2.5c a minute on All Seasons, against 2.7c for the rest of Greece.
Why Your Call to Greece Is Not Connecting
- Dropping a digit after 30 out of habit. Greece has no 0 to drop, so an Athens number is 0011 30 210 …, never 0011 30 10 ….
- Dialling an old number from before 2002. Athens numbers starting 01 and mobiles starting 09 have changed; Athens now starts with 21 and mobiles with 69.
- Using the Greek exit code 00 from Australia. From Australia the prefix is 0011, or + on a mobile.
- Calling a Greek 800 freephone number. Do not rely on these from overseas; ask for a normal number starting 2 or 69.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Greece
Friends and family in Greece call Australia with Greece’s exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Greece, +61 412 345 678 works too. A Sydney landline 02 9283 9292 becomes 00 61 2 9283 9292.
Compare every card that calls Greece, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greece +2 or +3?
Neither on its own. The country code for Greece is +30. From Australia dial 0011 30, then the 10 digit number.
What do I put in front of a Greek phone number?
From Australia put 0011 30 in front of the full 10 digit number, or +30 on a mobile. Do not remove any digits.
What do Greek mobile numbers start with?
Greek mobile numbers start with 69, and a few newer ones with 68. They have 10 digits, for example 694 123 4567.
What is the area code for Athens?
Athens is 21, and most Athens numbers start 210. From Australia dial 0011 30 210 and the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call Greece from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Greece costs 32.4c on Hello World. A 1 hour call costs $1.62 to a landline on Hello World and $4.97 to a mobile on White. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Greece from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 2.5c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.7c and mobiles at 8.4c, both on Hello World.
Can I call Greece for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Greece, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
