Area Code 2621 – Burgas
The phone area code for Burgas is 2621 (international format +302621). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2621
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📍 Geographic Location of Burgas
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The +30 2621 prefix is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the Prefecture of Achaia in the northwestern Peloponnese, Greece. Its primary service area is the city of Patras, the regional capital and the third-largest urban center in the country, along with its surrounding municipalities and suburban districts. The code encompasses the western coastal zone of the Peloponnese, including communities such as Rio, Antirrio (across the Rio-Antirrio Bridge), and parts of the Erymanthos and Kalavryta regional units. Administratively, the numbering area falls under the jurisdiction of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), which oversees the allocation of geographic numbering resources in accordance with the national numbering plan.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Greece, the prefix is dialed as 2621 followed by the subscriber number, typically seven digits in length. The complete national format is 2621 XXX XXXX. When calling from abroad, the international format requires the country code +30, the NDC without the leading zero, and the subscriber number: +30 2621 XXX XXXX. For example, a landline in Patras might be reached at +30 2621 234 567. Callers within the same geographic area may sometimes omit the area code when dialing local numbers, depending on their operator's dialing plan, but using the full national number is always recommended for clarity.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Greece's geographic numbering plan does not currently employ overlays for the 2621 area; the code is exclusively assigned to the Patras region. Subscriber numbers are seven digits, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is ten digits, including the leading zero of the NDC. The EETT has not announced any imminent changes to this structure, but as with all European numbering plans, periodic reviews may occur to accommodate future demand.
Service and Usage Notes
The 2621 prefix is used for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services, as well as for some business and residential lines. It is not assigned to mobile networks, which use distinct non-geographic prefixes such as 69X. Calls to 2621 numbers from mobile phones within Greece are typically charged at rates determined by the caller's mobile plan, often including bundled minutes. For international callers, charges vary by carrier, and it is advisable to check with your service provider for specific rates. When dialing from a foreign country, always replace the leading zero with the +30 country code.