Area Code 2623 – Lechaina

Overview of Area Code 2623

Area code 2623 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, allocated to the region of Lechaina and its surrounding municipalities in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese. Administratively, this zone falls under the regional unit of Elis (Ilia) in the Western Greece administrative region. The code serves the town of Lechaina and nearby communities, including Varda, Andravida, and other settlements along the Ionian coast.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2623 area code covers a predominantly agricultural and coastal area known for its fertile plains and proximity to the Ionian Sea. Key localities within this code include:

• Lechaina (main town)
• Varda
• Andravida
• Nea Manolada
• Kavvadia

These communities are part of the Elis regional unit, which is bordered by the prefectures of Achaea to the north and Messenia to the south. The area is well-connected via the Greek National Road 9 (GR-9) and the Olympia Odos motorway, facilitating communication and commerce.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When dialing a landline number within the 2623 area, the full national significant number (NSN) consists of the trunk prefix '0', the area code '2623', and a subscriber number of typically 6 digits, resulting in a total of 10 digits (including the leading '0'). For example, a local number might be written as 2623 0XXXXX (where X represents digits).

Local calls (within the same area code): In Greece, local calls are dialed using the full 10-digit number, including the trunk prefix '0'. Thus, to call a number in Lechaina from another landline in the same area, you would dial: 2623 0XXXXX.

International calls from abroad: Callers outside Greece must dial the international access prefix (e.g., '00' in most countries, or '+' from mobile phones), followed by the Greek country code 30, then the area code without the leading '0', and the subscriber number. For example, to call a Lechaina landline from the United States, you would dial: 011 30 2623 0XXXXX (or +30 2623 0XXXXX from a mobile).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 updates, there are no overlay codes for the 2623 area. The Greek numbering plan has been stable for geographic codes, and no major changes are anticipated in the near future. However, users should be aware that due to number portability, a number with the 2623 prefix may have been ported to a different geographic location or even to a mobile network, but the original prefix remains indicative of the original geographic allocation.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Greece: Always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing a landline number, even if you are calling from a mobile phone. For example, to call a Lechaina number from Athens, you would dial: 2623 0XXXXX.

For international callers: Remember to drop the leading '0' from the area code when dialing from abroad. Use the international format: +30 2623 0XXXXX.

This area code is part of the Greek public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is also accessible via VoIP services that support geographic numbers. When using VoIP, ensure that you follow the same dialing rules as for PSTN lines.