Area Code 2495 – Gonnoi/Makrychori

Overview of Area Code 2495

Area code 2495 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, assigned to the region of Gonnoi and Makrychori in the Larissa regional unit of Thessaly, central Greece. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services and is allocated to subscribers within the administrative boundaries of the municipalities of Gonnoi and Makrychori, which are part of the broader Tempi municipality. The code serves the town of Gonnoi and the nearby village of Makrychori, along with smaller surrounding settlements.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2495 area code covers the eastern part of the Larissa regional unit, nestled near the foothills of Mount Olympus and the Tempe Valley. Gonnoi, the principal town, is located approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Larissa, the regional capital. Makrychori is situated a few kilometers to the south. The area is primarily rural, with agriculture and tourism (due to proximity to Mount Olympus) as key economic activities. The code is administered by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), which oversees Greece's numbering resources.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Greece, the full national number includes the leading 0 before the area code. To call a Gonnoi or Makrychori fixed-line number from another Greek city, dial: 0 2495 XXXX XXX (where X represents the local subscriber number). For example, a local number might be 2495 123456; from Athens, you would dial 02495 123456.

For international callers, the Greek country code is +30, and the leading 0 is omitted. Thus, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial: +30 2495 123456. When dialing within the same area code, local calls may be placed without the area code, but this depends on the operator's dialing plan; typically, the full national number is required for all calls in Greece.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest EETT updates, there is no overlay code for 2495; the area code is exclusive to this geographic region. Subscriber numbers within this code are typically seven digits long (excluding the trunk prefix 0), but the total length of a national significant number (NSN) in Greece is ten digits (including the leading 0 for national dialing). The code is used exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Greece always begin with 69X and are non-geographic.

Practical Information for Callers

When calling from abroad, ensure you have the correct international prefix for your country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries) before dialing +30. Be mindful of time zones: Greece is in the Eastern European Time Zone (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer). For businesses or individuals in Gonnoi and Makrychori, having a 2495 number establishes a local presence and can reduce costs for customers calling from within the region.