Area Code 2244 – Archangelos, Rhodes

Overview of Area Code 2244

Area code 2244 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek telecommunications numbering plan, assigned to the town of Archangelos on the island of Rhodes (Rodos) in the South Aegean region. This code is part of the broader 224x series used for the Dodecanese islands. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the South Aegean Regional Unit, with Archangelos serving as the primary municipal center. The code covers the town itself and the surrounding villages, including Malonas, Masari, and Kalathos.

Geographically, Archangelos is located on the eastern coast of Rhodes, approximately 28 kilometers south of the island's capital, Rhodes City. The area is known for its medieval castle and traditional settlements, making it a notable tourist destination. The numbering area is served by both fixed-line PSTN and VoIP operators, with the code being strictly geographic, meaning that the tariff and routing are based on the physical location of the line.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Greece, the national dialing format requires the leading 0 before the area code. Thus, to call a fixed line in Archangelos from another part of Greece, you would dial:

• 0 2244 XXXX (where XXXX is the local subscriber number, typically 4 to 5 digits).

For international callers, the country code for Greece is +30, and the leading 0 is omitted. Therefore, the international format becomes:

• +30 2244 XXXX

For example, if the local number is 61234, a local call from Athens would be dialed as 02244 61234, while a call from the United States would be dialed as 011 30 2244 61234 (or simply +30 2244 61234 from a mobile phone).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Archangelos; the 2244 code is exclusively used for this geographic area. However, number portability is available in Greece, allowing subscribers to retain their fixed-line numbers when switching operators, provided the service remains at the same geographic location. This means that the prefix does not necessarily indicate the operator, but it always indicates the geographic region.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Archangelos, short-dialing (without the area code) may be possible for calls within the same exchange, but it is recommended to always use the full national format to ensure proper routing. For foreign callers, it is essential to use the international access prefix of their country (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from most European countries) followed by the Greek country code and the area code without the leading zero.