Area Code 2297 – Aegina
The phone area code for Aegina is 2297 (international format +302297). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2297
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📍 Geographic Location of Aegina
Overview of Area Code 2297 (Aegina, Greece)
Area code 2297 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, allocated under the international country calling code +30. It serves the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina and its surrounding settlements, including the main town of Aegina (Chora), the port of Aghia Marina, and the villages of Vagia, Perdika, and Souvala. Administratively, Aegina is part of the Attica region and the Islands regional unit. The code is assigned to fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services provided by licensed Greek telecommunications operators, and it is used exclusively for geographic numbering.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a fixed-line number on Aegina from within Greece, subscribers must dial the national significant number (NSN), which consists of the area code followed by the local subscriber number. The full national format is 2297 followed by a 6-digit local number, resulting in a 10-digit NSN (e.g., 2297 123456). For international callers, the number must be prefixed with the Greek country code and the international exit code of the originating country. The international format is +30 2297 123456 (or 0030 2297 123456 when using the international prefix from many countries).
Local calls within the same area code do not require the area code when dialing between fixed-line subscribers on Aegina; however, due to the small size of the island, most calls are made using the full national number. For callers from other regions of Greece or from abroad, the area code is mandatory. No overlay codes are currently in effect for this area, so the 2297 code remains the sole geographic code for the island.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
As with all Greek geographic codes, numbers beginning with 2297 are regulated by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT). Subscribers may port their fixed-line numbers to other service providers within the same geographic area, but the geographic significance of the code is retained. VoIP services that are assigned numbers from this code are typically required to associate the number with a physical address on Aegina for emergency services (E112) purposes. When calling from a mobile phone, the same international or national dialing rules apply, and charges are typically based on the caller's tariff plan, not on the geographic distance.
For businesses and residents, the 2297 code is essential for establishing a local presence on the island. Tourists and visitors should note that while most hotels and businesses have fixed-line numbers, many also use mobile numbers (starting with 69x) for direct contact. Always verify the correct number format before dialing to avoid misdialing.