Area Code 2238 – Stylida

Overview of Area Code 2238 (Stylida, Greece)

Area code 2238 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Stylida and its surrounding communities in the regional unit of Phthiotis, Central Greece. This code is part of the Greek national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 standard. When dialing from abroad, the full international format is +30 2238 xxxxx, where +30 is the country calling code for Greece. Within Greece, callers must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code, resulting in the national format 0 2238 xxxxx.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2238 numbering area primarily covers the municipality of Stylida, located on the northern coast of the Malian Gulf, approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Lamia, the capital of Phthiotis. The code serves the town itself and nearby villages, including Anavra, Eleftherochori, and Raches. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure of the region, and its allocation is managed by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area code, it is possible to dial only the subscriber number (typically 5 to 6 digits) without the area code, depending on the specific number length and local exchange rules. However, for calls from other regions in Greece, the full national format 0 2238 xxxxx is required. For international callers, the format is +30 2238 xxxxx (or 0030 2238 xxxxx when using the international prefix 00). It is important to note that the leading 0 of the area code is not dialed when calling from abroad.

Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan

As of the latest EETT updates, there is no overlay code for the Stylida area; the 2238 code remains the sole geographic code for this region. Subscriber numbers within the 2238 area typically consist of 5 to 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 10 digits (including the leading 0). This is consistent with the Greek numbering plan, which uses 10-digit NSNs for geographic numbers.

Practical Examples

• Local call (from another Greek landline): 0 2238 12345
• International call (from the US): 011 30 2238 12345
• International call (from the UK): 00 30 2238 12345

When calling from a mobile phone in Greece, the same national format applies. For any issues with dialing, users should consult their service provider, as VoIP and mobile networks may require different prefixes.