Before you travel

Currency – Exchange

In Greece, the euro is used. Coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and of 1 and 2 euros circulate. The notes circulate in values of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Before your trip, contact your bank to inform them about the use of your credit card and the withdrawal of money.

Electric current – electrical appliances

The electric current is 220 V (50Hz). In order for appliances from North America to function properly and without problems a transformer is necessary (schucko adaptors). For appliances from England a special adaptor is necessary. Make sure before use that the appliances you are going to use function at this voltage.

International Call code

The international call code for Greece is +30 .

Smoking Prohibition

Smoking is prohibited in all closed public areas, according to Law 3868/10. Hotels and similar accommodation may reserve rooms for smokers.

Emergency telephone numbers

National Emergency Center: 166
Emergency Hospitals, Pharmacies, Doctors: 14944
Police: 100
Fire Brigade: 199
Emergency Intervention of the Port Authority: 108

Εuropean Emergency Number: 112