Country codes Greece
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
GR
ALPHA-3
GRC
The two-letter code for Greece is GR, and the three-letter code is GRC, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+30
The dialing code for Greece is +30, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.gr
The top-level domain (TLD) for Greece is .gr, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Hellenic Republic |
| Capital | Athens |
| Region | Europe |
| Sub Region | Southern Europe |
Greece, officially known as the Hellenic Republic, is located in the Southern Europe sub-region of the larger Europe continent with Athens serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Euro |
| Alphabetic Code | EUR |
| Numeric Code | 978 |
Greece uses the Euro (EUR) as its official currency, with the numeric code 978.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Greece. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / Athens | +02:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Greece. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Anatolikí Makedonía kai Thráki | administrative region | GR-A |
| Attikí | administrative region | GR-I |
| Dytikí Elláda | administrative region | GR-G |
| Dytikí Makedonía | administrative region | GR-C |
| Ionía Nísia | administrative region | GR-F |
| Kentrikí Makedonía | administrative region | GR-B |
| Kríti | administrative region | GR-M |
| Nótio Aigaío | administrative region | GR-L |
| Pelopónnisos | administrative region | GR-J |
| Stereá Elláda | administrative region | GR-H |
| Thessalía | administrative region | GR-E |
| Vóreio Aigaío | administrative region | GR-K |
| Ágion Óros | self-governed part | GR-69 |
| Ípeiros | administrative region | GR-D |
Explore the subdivisions of Greece, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Greece shares its borders with 4 neighboring countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkey.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Greece's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Greece Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Greece's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Greece.
For geographical info about Greece, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.