Area Code 2275 – Agios Kirykos

Overview of Area Code 2275

Area code 2275 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, assigned to the island of Ikaria (also spelled Icaria) in the North Aegean region. The code serves the island's capital, Agios Kirykos, along with other settlements and communities across Ikaria. Geographically, Ikaria is part of the Eastern Aegean islands, situated near Samos and Fourni. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Regional Unit of Ikaria, within the broader North Aegean Region.

This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-wireless telephony services. It is not a mobile prefix; mobile numbers in Greece begin with 69x. The area code is mandatory for all calls within Greece when dialing a number in this region, even for local calls. For international callers, the Greek country code (+30) must be used.

Dialing Formats

National dialing (within Greece): To call a fixed line in Agios Kirykos from another part of Greece, dial 2275 followed by the local subscriber number. Local numbers in this area typically have 5 or 6 digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 10 digits (including the leading '2'). For example, a local number might be 2275 41234 (10 digits total).

International dialing (from abroad): Callers from outside Greece should dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the Greek country code 30, followed by the area code 2275 and the local subscriber number. For instance, to call the number 2275 41234 from the US, you would dial: 011 30 2275 41234 or +30 2275 41234 from a mobile phone.

Local Call Instructions

Within Ikaria, even for calls between different villages that share the 2275 code, the full 10-digit number must be dialed. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this area, so the 2275 code is unique to Ikaria. Callers should note that while the code is geographic, some numbers may be assigned to VoIP providers that offer fixed-line services, but the dialing format remains unchanged.

Important Considerations

• Number Portability: As in the rest of Greece, fixed-line numbers can be ported between different service providers, but the geographic code generally remains tied to the physical location of the line.
• Emergency Services: For emergencies within Greece, dial 112 (European emergency number) or 100 (police), 166 (ambulance), 199 (fire). These numbers are independent of the area code.
• Caller ID: When receiving calls from abroad, the caller ID will typically show +30 2275 xxxxxxx.

Understanding the correct dialing format ensures seamless connectivity with residents and businesses in Agios Kirykos and the wider Ikaria island.