This is the landline telephone area code for Patras and the surrounding suburban areas in the regional unit of Achaea, Western Greece.
How to Call Patras from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 30 (Greece country code)
- Dial the full 10-digit number (starting with 261)
Example: Calling Patras from United Kingdom
00 30 2610 123456
Where:
00 = UK exit code
30 = Greece country code
2610 = Patras area prefix (typically followed by 0-9)
123456 = Local fixed-line digits
Quick Facts
Patras Area Code Coverage
The 261 area code covers Greece's third-largest city and its municipal districts:
Historic Center
Upper Town (Ano Poli), Roman Odeon, St. Andrews Church
Port District
New Port of Patras, Ferry Terminals, Coastal Front
University Zone
Rio, University of Patras Campus, University Hospital
Suburban Patras
Paralia, Ovrya, Saravali, Messatida
Rio-Antirrio
Bridge area and the northeastern gateways to the Peloponnese
Business District
Agiou Nikolaou, Riga Feraiou, Maizonos commercial zones
Major Greece Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Greece
United States
011
Australia
0011
Canada
011
Germany
00
South Africa
00
Cyprus
00