Area Code 2552 – Orestiada
The phone area code for Orestiada is 2552 (international format +302552). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2552
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📍 Geographic Location of Orestiada
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Greek area code 2552 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region of Orestiada, a city in the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace administrative region, located in the northeastern corner of Greece near the borders with Turkey and Bulgaria. The code serves the municipality of Orestiada and its surrounding communities, including the town of Nea Orestiada and nearby villages. As a geographic code, it is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and is used for fixed-line services within this specific calling area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Greece, the number is dialed as 2552 XXXX, where the leading '0' is part of the national trunk prefix. The full national significant number (NSN) is 10 digits, including the leading '0'. For international callers, the country code +30 is used, and the leading '0' is dropped, resulting in the format +30 2552 XXXX. For example, a local number in Orestiada might be dialed domestically as 2552 12345 and internationally as +30 2552 12345.
When calling from abroad, you must replace the trunk prefix '0' with the Greek country code +30. If you are within Greece but outside the 2552 area, you must dial the full national number including the trunk prefix '0'. Local calls within the 2552 area can often be made using only the subscriber number, but it is recommended to use the full national format for consistency.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 guidelines, the 2552 code does not have an overlay code; it is the sole geographic code for the Orestiada area. Subscriber numbers within this code typically range from 5 to 7 digits, depending on the specific exchange and historical allocation. The Greek national numbering plan is administered by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), and all geographic codes are subject to strict allocation rules to ensure efficient use.
For callers using VoIP or mobile services, it is important to note that geographic numbers are often used for fixed-line services, but some VoIP providers may offer numbers with geographic codes. However, the routing is based on the NDC, and calls to 2552 numbers are terminated to the appropriate fixed-line network in the Orestiada region.
In summary, the 2552 code is a standard geographic area code, and understanding its dialing format is essential for both domestic and international callers to ensure successful connection.