Area Code 2284 – Paros
The phone area code for Paros is 2284 (international format +302284). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2284
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📍 Geographic Location of Paros
Geographic Overview
The +30 2284 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea, specifically serving the island of Paros and its immediate vicinity. Paros is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, known for its picturesque villages, beaches, and traditional architecture. The code covers the main settlements of Parikia (the capital and main port), Naoussa, and Lefkes, as well as smaller communities across the island. Administratively, Paros is part of the South Aegean Region, and the numbering area falls under the jurisdiction of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT).
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Paros from within Greece, subscribers dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 2284 and the subscriber number (typically 6 digits). For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 2284 23456. From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile networks), followed by the Greek country code 30, the area code 2284 (without the leading 0), and the subscriber number: +30 2284 23456.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Paros can often dial the subscriber number directly without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to use the full national format.
- Callers from other Greek regions must dial 0 2284 followed by the subscriber number.
- International callers should replace the leading 0 with the +30 country code, as in +30 2284 23456.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest EETT numbering plan, the 2284 area code does not have an overlay code. Subscriber numbers within this area are 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) 10 digits when including the area code (without the trunk prefix). The geographic nature of the code means that calls are routed over the PSTN and are subject to standard fixed-line tariffs. For businesses and residents, the code is integral to local identity, and number portability within Greece allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing providers, though the geographic association remains.
Practical Examples
To illustrate, a typical hotel in Parikia might have the number +30 2284 24567. A traveler from the UK would dial 00 30 2284 24567, while a caller from Athens would dial 0 2284 24567. Understanding these formats ensures seamless connectivity to this idyllic island.