Area Code 2251 – Mytilene
The phone area code for Mytilene is 2251 (international format +302251). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2251
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📍 Geographic Location of Mytilene
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Greek area code 2251 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the northern part of the island of Lesbos (Lesvos) in the North Aegean administrative region. The primary city served is Mytilene (also spelled Mitilini), the island's capital and main port. The code covers the municipal unit of Mytilene and its surrounding settlements, including the airport area and nearby villages. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN infrastructure of this specific region.
Dialing Formats
Within Greece, calls to numbers in the 2251 area require dialing the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 2251 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the 6-digit local subscriber number). For example, a local call to a Mytilene landline would be dialed as 02251 234567.
From abroad, callers must use the international access code (00 or +), then Greece's country code 30, followed by the area code 2251 (without the leading 0) and the subscriber number. The international format is +30 2251 XXXXXX. For instance, calling from the United States would require dialing 011 30 2251 234567.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the 2251 area. The subscriber number length is fixed at six digits, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits (including the leading 0). No changes to the numbering plan are anticipated in the near future, but users should always verify the current dialing rules with their service provider.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within the 2251 area can often dial only the 6-digit subscriber number, but it is recommended to use the full national format to avoid issues with number portability.
- Callers from other Greek regions must dial 02251 followed by the subscriber number.
- International callers should replace the leading 0 with the +30 country code.
When traveling, note that calls to this geographic number are charged at standard landline rates, which may vary depending on the caller's network and tariff plan.