Area Code 241 – Larissa

Overview of Area Code +30 241

The country calling code +30 is assigned to Greece under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within the Greek national numbering plan, the prefix 241 is a Geographic Area Code, specifically designated as the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Larissa regional unit, located in the Thessaly administrative region of central Greece. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) and fixed-wireless services within the Larissa metropolitan area and its surrounding communities.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 241 area code serves the city of Larissa (Λάρισα), which is the capital of the Thessaly region and the fourth-largest city in Greece. The coverage area extends to the broader Larissa regional unit, including towns and villages such as Tyrnavos, Elassona, and Agia, as well as the surrounding rural areas. The code is administered by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), which oversees the allocation of numbering resources in Greece.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Greece, the local dialing format requires the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to call a fixed line in Larissa from another part of Greece, you would dial: 0 241 0XXXXXX (where X represents the local subscriber digits). The subscriber number length in the 241 area code is typically 7 digits, making the total national number 10 digits (including the leading 0).

For international callers, the format is: +30 241 0XXXXXX. The leading 0 of the national prefix is dropped when dialing from abroad. For instance, if the local number is 0410 123456, an international caller would dial +30 241 0123456 (note that the 0 after the area code is part of the subscriber number and is retained). Always verify the exact number length with your contact, as some numbers may have fewer digits.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest EETT updates, there is no overlay code for the Larissa area; the 241 code remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 241 numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, which may result in calls being routed to different networks. Additionally, some VoIP services may use geographic numbers, but the 241 code is primarily associated with physical fixed-line infrastructure.

For callers, it is important to note that calls to Greek fixed-line numbers are typically charged at local or national rates depending on your carrier. International rates vary by provider. When dialing from a mobile phone within Greece, you must include the trunk prefix 0 and the area code, as mobile networks do not automatically add the area code.