Area Code 2736 – Kythera

Overview of Area Code 2736

Area code 2736 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the island of Kythera (also spelled Kythira) and its surrounding islets in Greece. Kythera is located at the southern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula, administratively part of the Attica region, and is a significant tourist destination. The code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this area.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 2736 code covers the entire municipality of Kythera, including the main town of Kythera (Chora), the port of Agia Pelagia, and other villages such as Potamos, Karavas, and Mylopotamos. It also includes the nearby island of Antikythera, which is part of the same municipality. The code is administered by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) and is allocated to fixed-line operators, primarily OTE (now part of Cosmote) and alternative local providers.

Dialing Formats

When calling a number in Kythera from within Greece, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is: 0 2736 XXX XXX (where X represents the 6-digit subscriber number). For example, a local number might be 2736 123456.

For international callers, the Greek country code +30 is used, and the leading 0 of the area code is dropped. The international format is: +30 2736 XXX XXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +30 2736 123456.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Kythera): For calls within the same area code, you may dial only the 6-digit subscriber number (e.g., 123456). However, due to number portability and multi-operator environments, it is recommended to always use the full national format to avoid misrouting.
• National callers (from other Greek regions): Dial 0 2736 followed by the subscriber number (e.g., 0 2736 123456).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 30 (Greece's country code), then 2736 and the subscriber number (e.g., 00 30 2736 123456).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Kythera; the 2736 code is the sole geographic code for the island. However, as part of the Greek numbering plan, fixed-line numbers are 10 digits long when including the trunk prefix (0). Subscriber numbers within the 2736 area are 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) length 10 digits (including the leading 0).

It is important to note that while 2736 is a geographic code, some operators may offer VoIP services using this code, but the number remains tied to the geographic location for routing purposes. Callers should be aware that calls to 2736 numbers are typically charged at local or national fixed-line rates depending on their own operator's tariff.