Area Code 2555 – Feres, Evros

Overview of Area Code 2555

Area code 2555 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, governed by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. It serves the eastern part of the Evros regional unit in the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, specifically the town of Feres and its surrounding settlements. This area lies in the northeastern corner of Greece, near the border with Turkey and the Evros River delta.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The code covers the municipal unit of Feres, which is part of the municipality of Alexandroupolis. Key localities served include Feres (the administrative center), Peplos, Pylaia, and several smaller villages. The region is primarily agricultural, known for its production of organic products and its proximity to the Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli National Park, a significant wetland and bird sanctuary. The area is also historically notable for the ancient city of Mesimvria and the Byzantine castle of Feres.

Dialing Formats and Call Routing

Within Greece, calls to Feres are made using the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the local subscriber number. The complete national format is 0 2555 XXXX, where XXXX represents the 4-digit local number. For international callers, the country code for Greece is +30, and the leading trunk prefix is omitted. Thus, the international dialing format becomes +30 2555 XXXX.

For example, a local call from Athens to a Feres number would be dialed as 0 2555 1234 (if the subscriber number is 1234). From abroad, the same number would be dialed as +30 2555 1234. It is important to note that Greek mobile numbers are distinct and begin with 69, so this code is exclusively for fixed-line services.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 2555 area. Subscriber numbers within this area are typically 4 digits long, making the total national number length 10 digits (including the leading 0) and the international number length 9 digits after the country code. As with all Greek geographic codes, number portability is available, meaning a subscriber may retain their number even if they change service providers, but the geographic significance of the code remains tied to the original location.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Feres, it is possible to dial only the 4-digit subscriber number without the area code, depending on the local network configuration. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For callers from other regions in Greece, always include the trunk prefix 0. For international callers, replace the leading 0 with the Greek country code +30. Ensure that you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US and Canada) before dialing +30.