Area Code 2245 – Karpathos
The phone area code for Karpathos is 2245 (international format +302245). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2245
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📍 Geographic Location of Karpathos
Overview of Area Code 2245
Area code 2245 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, allocated to the island of Karpathos in the Dodecanese prefecture of the South Aegean region. It serves the island's main towns, including Pigadia (the capital), and the surrounding settlements. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and as with all Greek geographic codes, it is assigned to specific local exchange areas.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Karpathos is the second-largest of the Dodecanese islands, situated between Crete and Rhodes. The area code 2245 covers the entire island, including the villages of Olympos, Diafani, Aperi, and Menetes. Administratively, the island is part of the Karpathos regional unit. The code is managed by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) and is currently assigned to OTE (the incumbent operator) and alternative fixed-line providers that have deployed local loops.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Greece, the national dialing format is 2245 0X XXX (or 2245XXXXXX for local calls without the trunk prefix). The full national number includes the leading '0' trunk prefix. Internationally, callers must use the Greek country code +30, dropping the leading '0': +30 2245 0X XXX. For example, to call a fixed line in Pigadia from abroad, one would dial +30 2245 0X XXX. Local calls within the same exchange area may be made using only the subscriber number, but this practice is becoming less common as number portability and mobile usage increase.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for Karpathos; the 2245 code is the sole geographic code for the island. However, due to the implementation of the Greek National Numbering Plan, all fixed-line numbers in Greece have a uniform length of 10 digits (including the leading '0'). This means that the area code plus the subscriber number always totals 10 digits. No special charges apply beyond standard national fixed-line rates, which are regulated by EETT.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Karpathos, dialing the full 10-digit number (starting with 2245) is always safe and recommended. For callers from other parts of Greece, dial 2245 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 30, then 2245, and the subscriber number. Remember to omit the leading '0' when calling from abroad.