Area Code 2273 – Samos
The phone area code for Samos is 2273 (international format +302273). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2273
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📍 Geographic Location of Samos
Overview of Area Code 2273
Area code 2273 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, allocated under the country calling code +30. It serves the eastern Aegean island of Samos, including the capital Vathy (Samos Town), the port of Karlovasi, and surrounding settlements. The code is assigned to fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services, and is administered by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Samos is a regional unit in the North Aegean region, situated near the Turkish coast. The 2273 area encompasses the entire island, with local exchanges in Samos Town, Karlovasi, Pythagoreio, and Marathokampos. Calls to 2273 numbers terminate at subscribers within this geographic area, regardless of the operator providing the service.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For callers within Greece, the number is dialed as a single national significant number (NSN) of ten digits, starting with the trunk prefix 0: 2273 0xxxxx (where x represents the local subscriber number). For international callers, the leading zero is omitted, and the number is dialed as +30 2273 0xxxxx.
Example: A local call to a Samos landline might be 2273 012345. From abroad, dial +30 2273 012345.
When calling from a mobile phone in Greece, it is standard practice to include the area code even for local calls, as mobile networks require full national dialing. No overlay codes have been introduced for Samos, so the 2273 code remains unique for the island.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Samos): Use the full national format, including the area code, to ensure proper routing. Some older exchanges may allow abbreviated dialing, but it is not recommended.
- Callers from other Greek regions: Dial 2273 followed by the subscriber number, always including the trunk prefix 0.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Greece's country code 30, then the area code without the leading zero (2273), and finally the subscriber number.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
Number portability is available for fixed-line services, meaning a subscriber may retain their 2273 number when switching providers, but the number remains associated with the geographic location. VoIP services may also use 2273 numbers, but the physical location of the caller may not correspond to the area code. For emergency services, always dial 112 (EU-wide) or 100 (police) within Greece.