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Important Information

Important Information About Greece

Capital
Athens
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Time zone
Greece is on Eastern European Time (UTC +2) for part of the year and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +3) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Greece.

Connect
Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Greece. ​​
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​Electricity
​230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F

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Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe!

Country code
+​30

Emergencies
Ambulance 166
Fire 199
Police 100
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Greece. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected. ​

Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Greece or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.

Language
​The official language of Greece is Greek. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.

Money
Greece's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.

ABOUT GREECE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION 
THINGS TO SEE AND DO 
PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK 
PLACES TO STAY
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