Area Code 2261 – Livadeia

Overview of Area Code 2261

Area code 2261 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek numbering plan, allocated to the region of Livadeia (also spelled Levadia or Livadia), the capital of the Boeotia regional unit in Central Greece. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services and follows the ITU-T E.164 standard for international dialing.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2261 code serves the city of Livadeia and its surrounding suburban and rural areas within the regional unit of Boeotia. It encompasses the municipal units of Livadeia, Chaironeia, and parts of the broader district, including communities such as Agios Georgios, Kyriaki, and Koroneia. The region is part of the administrative region of Central Greece (Steereas Elladas).

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

Greek fixed-line numbers using this code have a total length of 10 digits when dialed in international format, including the leading country code. The national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits, comprising the NDC (2261) followed by a 6-digit subscriber number. For example, a typical number might be +30 2261 0xxxxx.

International dialing from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then the Greek country code 30, then the area code 2261 (without the leading 0), and finally the 6-digit subscriber number. Example: +30 2261 234567.

Domestic dialing within Greece: When calling from another fixed or mobile line within Greece, dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 2261 234567. For local calls within the same area code, the subscriber number may be dialed directly (7 digits) in some cases, but it is safer to always use the full 10-digit format with the leading 0 for clarity.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and EETT (Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission) data, there is no overlay code for the 2261 area. The code is exclusively assigned to geographic fixed-line services. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 2261 numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Greece: Always use the full national format: 2261 XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the 6-digit subscriber number). If you are dialing from a mobile phone, the same format applies.

For callers from abroad: Replace the leading 0 with the international access code and country code: +30 2261 XXXXXX. Ensure you omit the initial 0 of the area code when dialing internationally.

This area code is essential for businesses, government offices, and residents in Livadeia. For any further assistance, contact your telecom provider.