Area Code 2263 – Vilia
The phone area code for Vilia is 2263 (international format +302263). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2263
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📍 Geographic Location of Vilia
Geographic Overview
The area code 2263 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, allocated to the region of Vilia and its surrounding areas in West Attica. Vilia is a town and former municipality situated on the slopes of Mount Parnitha, approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Athens. The code serves the administrative unit of Vilia, which includes several smaller settlements and villages in the vicinity.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Vilia from within Greece, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2263 and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 2263 XXXX, where XXXX represents the 4-digit local number. For international callers, the country code for Greece is +30, and the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted. Therefore, the international dialing format becomes +30 2263 XXXX. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 2263 12345 from within Greece, and as +30 2263 12345 from abroad.
Local and International Call Instructions
- Local callers (within Greece): Dial the full national number, including the trunk prefix: 0 2263 XXXX.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile phones), then the Greek country code 30, followed by the area code 2263 and the subscriber number: +30 2263 XXXX.
- Mobile calls: When calling a Vilia landline from a Greek mobile phone, the same national format applies: 0 2263 XXXX.
Geographic and Administrative Context
Vilia is part of the regional unit of West Attica, within the administrative region of Attica. The area is known for its natural environment, including the Parnitha National Park, and is a popular destination for outdoor activities. The 2263 code is one of several geographic codes in Greece that are assigned to specific towns or clusters of towns, ensuring that calls are routed to the correct local exchange. As with all Greek geographic codes, the number is associated with a fixed physical location, and the cost of calls to 2263 numbers is typically lower than calls to mobile or premium-rate numbers.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for the Vilia area; the 2263 code is the sole NDC for this region. Subscribers in Vilia may have numbers that are 4 to 5 digits in length after the area code, depending on the local exchange capacity. However, the standard format is 4 digits for most local numbers. It is important for callers to always include the area code when dialing from outside the local area, as per Greek numbering regulations.