Area Code 2223 – Aliveri

Overview of Area Code 2223 (Aliveri, Greece)

Area code 2223 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Aliveri and its surrounding administrative areas in the regional unit of Euboea (Evia), Central Greece. This code is part of the Greek open dialing plan, which uses the international prefix +30 followed by a 10-digit national significant number (NSN) for all calls. The 2223 code is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services that are geographically tied to the Aliveri exchange area.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2223 area code covers Aliveri, a town located on the southeastern coast of Euboea, and includes nearby settlements such as Avlonari, Oxilithos, and the broader Kymi-Aliveri municipality. This region is known for its industrial activity (cement and mining) and agricultural production. The code is administered by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) and is allocated to fixed-line operators, including OTE (the incumbent), as well as alternative providers offering local loop unbundling or VoIP services with geographic numbers.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Greece, the local dialing format is to dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 0 2223 XXXX XXX (where X represents the 7-digit local number). For international callers, the format is +30 2223 XXXX XXX (drop the leading 0). For example, a local call to a subscriber in Aliveri would be dialed as 02223 1234567, while an international caller would dial +30 2223 1234567. It is important to note that Greek fixed-line numbers are always 10 digits in total (including the leading 0 for domestic calls).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 2223 area. However, as Greece has migrated to a fully digitized network, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 2223 numbers even if they switch to a different fixed-line operator. This means that a number with the 2223 prefix may not always be physically located in Aliveri, but it remains associated with the geographic area for routing and emergency services purposes.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers within Greece must always include the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from a different area code or from a mobile phone.
• International callers should replace the leading 0 with the country code +30 and ensure they use the full 10-digit NSN (without the 0).
• VoIP users should follow the same international format when dialing from abroad.

When calling from abroad, always verify the correct international exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) before dialing +30 2223...