Area Code 2791 – Megalopolis
The phone area code for Megalopolis is 2791 (international format +302791). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2791
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📍 Geographic Location of Megalopolis
Overview of Area Code 2791
Area code 2791 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Greek national numbering plan, assigned to the region of Megalopolis in the central Peloponnese. It is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services and is administered under the jurisdiction of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT). The code serves the city of Megalopolis and its surrounding administrative communities, including parts of the regional unit of Arcadia.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
Megalopolis is situated in the southwestern part of Arcadia, at the junction of the Alfeios River valley and the road connecting Tripoli to Kalamata. The area code covers the urban center and the nearby villages and settlements that rely on the local fixed-line infrastructure. Key nearby locations include the towns of Karytaina and Leontari, though some of these may fall under adjacent NDCs. The region is known for its lignite mines and the Megalopoli Power Plant, which is a significant employer and industrial site.
Dialing Formats and Instructions
For local callers within Greece, the number is dialed as a ten-digit national number: 2791 followed by the subscriber's six-digit line number. For example, a local number might be 2791 234567. When calling from abroad, the international format is used: +30 2791 234567. The leading zero of the NDC is omitted when dialing from outside Greece. For callers within the same area code, local dialing may allow the omission of the area code, but this depends on the operator's specific local dialing rules; however, it is always safe to dial the full national number.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest EETT updates, there is no overlay code for the 2791 area. The code is exclusively geographic, and number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing service providers within the same geographic area. However, the geographic association remains tied to the physical location of the line.
Caller Instructions
For international callers, always replace the leading zero with the country code +30. For example, to call a Megalopolis number from the United States, dial 011 30 2791 234567. For local callers from other Greek area codes, dial 2791 followed by the subscriber number. Emergency services in Greece are reached via 112 (European emergency number) or 100 (police), which are independent of area codes.