Area Code 2246 – Salakos, Rhodes

Overview of Area Code +30 2246

Area code 2246 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek numbering plan, assigned to the Salakos region on the island of Rhodes (Rodos) in the South Aegean administrative region. The code serves the central-western part of the island, including the municipal unit of Salakos and nearby settlements such as Fanes, Kalythies (partially), and the surrounding rural areas. As with all Greek geographic codes, calls to 2246 numbers are routed over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and are associated with fixed-line services provided by licensed operators, including OTE (the incumbent) and alternative carriers.

Dialing Formats

When calling a Salakos number from within Greece, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national significant number (NSN) for geographic numbers in Greece is 10 digits, which includes the leading '0' of the area code. Therefore, a typical Salakos fixed-line number is formatted as:

• National dialing: 0 2246 XXX XXX (where XXX XXX is the 6-digit local subscriber number)
• International dialing from abroad: +30 2246 XXX XXX (omit the leading '0')

For example, a local number might be 2246 12345 (7 digits after the code) or 2246 123456 (8 digits after the code) depending on the operator's allocation. Always confirm the exact length with your contact or directory.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

Salakos is a village located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Rhodes City, the island's capital. The area code 2246 covers the municipal district of Salakos within the municipality of Rhodes, which was formed under the Kallikratis administrative reform. The region is known for its agricultural production, including olives and citrus fruits, and is home to the ancient site of Kamiros, a significant archaeological attraction. The code is used for fixed-line telephony, and numbers are allocated to both residential and business subscribers in the area.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Greece: Dial the full national number including the trunk prefix '0'. For example, to call a Salakos number, dial 0 2246 XXX XXX.

For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), followed by Greece's country code 30, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. For instance, to call the number 2246 12345 from the US, you would dial 011 30 2246 12345.

Overlays and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and EETT (Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission) guidelines, there are no overlay codes for the 2246 area. The Greek numbering plan is closed, and geographic numbers are not portable to other geographic areas, but fixed-line number portability within the same area is available. VoIP services may use geographic numbers, but the physical location of the caller does not affect routing; the number remains associated with the Salakos exchange area.