Area Code 2224 – Karystos
The phone area code for Karystos is 2224 (international format +302224). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2224
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📍 Geographic Location of Karystos
Geographic Overview
The Greek area code 2224 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Karystos region, located on the southern tip of the island of Euboea (Evia) in Central Greece. This code serves the town of Karystos and its surrounding villages, including Marmari, Stira, and the southern part of the island. The region is known for its scenic landscapes, beaches, and the nearby Mount Ochi, and it operates within the administrative jurisdiction of the Regional Unit of Euboea.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Karystos from within Greece, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 2224 XXXXX, where XXXXX represents the 5-digit local subscriber number. For international callers, the country code for Greece is +30, and the leading 0 of the area code is dropped. Thus, the international format becomes +30 2224 XXXXX.
For example, a local call to a Karystos number would be dialed as 02224 12345, while an international caller would dial +30 2224 12345.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Greece: Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix: 02224 XXXXX.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + on mobile), then the Greek country code 30, followed by the area code without the leading zero: +30 2224 XXXXX.
- Callers from mobile phones in Greece: The same national format applies: 02224 XXXXX.
Numbering Plan and Overlays
As of the current Greek numbering plan, area code 2224 does not have an overlay code. Subscriber numbers within this area are 5 digits long, resulting in a total number length of 10 digits when including the trunk prefix (0) and the area code. The Greek regulatory authority, EETT, has not announced any changes to this structure, and the code remains exclusively geographic, tied to the Karystos exchange.
It is important to note that while the code is geographic, calls to this number may be routed over IP networks by the operator, but the numbering plan remains unchanged. For accurate billing and routing, always use the correct international format when calling from abroad.