How to Call the US from Greece? Dialing Format, Costs & Time Tips

When placing a call to America from Greece, consider Greece’s exit code, the US country code, the area code, and the recipient’s phone number (subscriber number). These are the major components of the US phone number format for international calls.

• Greece Exit Code: The exit code, also known as the international access code, in a phone number indicates you’re making an international call. For Greece, the exit code is ‘00’. You can replace it with ‘+’ when making calls from mobile phones.
• US Country Code: Country code identifies the destination country for your call. Each country has its own unique country code. For the USA, it is +1.

• Area Code: An area code refers to a specific geographical area and helps route calls to the correct region. In the US, there are around 335 area codes, each containing 3-digit numbers.
  
  Here are some popular area codes in the United States alongside their respective cities:

  City/State	Area Codes
  New York City, New York	212, 718, 917, 646, 929
  Chicago, Illinois	312, 773, 708
  Houston, Texas	713, 281, 832
  Los Angeles, California	213, 323, 310, 818, 424
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	215, 267, 445
  Phoenix, Arizona	602, 480, 623
  Dallas, Texas	214, 469, 972
  San Jose, California	408, 669
  Charlotte, North Carolina	704, 980

• Local Number: The local numbers are the actual phone numbers of the person you’re trying to reach. It is unique for each subscriber. The US’s local phone numbers are typically 7 digits long.

To call the United States from Greece, dial the Greek exit code, the country code of the US, the area code of the specific region, and the 7-digit subscriber number.

• Step 1 - Dial Greece’s exit code, i.e, 00 or +.
• Step 2 - Dial the US’s country code, 1.
• Step 3 - Dial the specific area code of your target region in the USA.
• Step 4 - Now, enter the remaining 7-digit subscriber’s number.

For Example:

To call the Los Angeles landline number, 323 155 67XX, from Greece, dial 00 1 323 155 67XX or +1 323 155 67XX.

• 00 or ‘+’ - Greece’s exit code
• 1 - Country code of the United States
• 323 - Los Angeles’s area code
• 155 67XX - Local Landline number

To dial an Illinois mobile number, 217 954 87XX, from Greece, dial 00 1 217 954 87XX or + 1 217 954 87XX.

• 00 or ‘+’ - Greece’s exit code
• 1 - Country code of the United States
• 217- Illinois area code
• 954 87XX - Subscriber’s mobile number

To call an American toll-free number from Greece, simply dial Greece’s exit code, the US country code, the toll-free prefix, and the 7-digit local number.

• Step 1 - Dial Greece’s exit code, i.e, 00 or +.
• Step 2 - Dial the USA’s country code, 1.
• Step 3 - Dial the US toll-free prefix.
• Step 4 - Now, dial the remaining 7-digit local number.

For Example:

To call a US toll-free number 800 987 65XX, from Greece, dial 00 1 800 987 65XX or +1 800 987 65XX.

• 00 or ‘+’ - Greece’s exit code
• 1 - Country code of the United States
• 800 - US toll-free code
• 987 65XX - Local Landline number

The time difference between the US and Greece is 7 to 10 hours, depending on the USA’s different time zones.

Greece follows only one time zone, i.e., Eastern European Time (EET). Conversely, the US spans four main time zones: Eastern, Central, Pacific, and Mountain. So, when calling from Greece, consider the time difference between the countries. A time that is suitable for you in Greece may not be convenient for your recipient in the US.

For example, if you make a call from Greece at 10:00 AM, it will reach Chicago at 2:00 AM Central Time, when most people in Chicago are asleep. Therefore, always check the time difference first to ensure you’re calling at the right time.

The best time to call the United States from Greece is between 9 AM and 5 PM (office hours in the US). For personal calls, it’s better to aim for the afternoon or late morning in Greece.

Here is a table for the best time to call the USA from Greece, considering different US time zones:

The cost to call the USA from Greece can range from a few cents per minute to several dollars per minute. The exact cost, however, depends on your carrier providers and the specific plan you choose.

Here’s how much it costs to dial from Greece to the USA with some popular telephone carriers in Greece:

To reduce costs when contacting the USA from Greece, consider using online calling apps, calling cards, WiFi calling, or a virtual phone number. These services help bypass traditional phone carrier and their expensive cost.

International calling cards typically offer discounted and low international calling charges. You can buy these cards online or at a convenience store. They come with a PIN number and access code, which you need to dial before entering your recipient's number to make a call.

Virtual phone numbers are online numbers that allow you to make calls over the internet. They often come with lower rates for international calls than traditional carriers. You can get one from a reliable VoIP provider.

Internet services like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Viber utilize the internet to access voice and SMS. They offer free calling to users on the same app. However, you need a strong and stable internet connection.

Wi-Fi calling is a feature available on many smartphones. If your mobile carrier supports this feature, you can make calls over a Wi-Fi network instead of a regular cellular network. Since Wi-Fi calling utilizes the internet, it eliminates international calling fees. So, whether you’re at home, in a café, or at a hotel, you can make calls to the US without worrying about extra fees.

Calling the USA from Greece is simple once you know the right dialing format. Entering the correct exit code, country, and area code, and the local number ensures your call reaches the right destination. However, always be mindful of the time zone differences between the countries to ensure your call reaches the appropriate time for your recipient.