USEFUL LOCAL PHONES IN ATHENS

Navigating a new city often requires access to essential services and local contacts. Athens, the capital of Greece, provides a range of useful local phone numbers to ensure residents and visitors have assistance when needed.

When calling local numbers within Athens, you typically dial the area code (210) followed by the seven-digit local number. If calling from an international number, add the country code for Greece (+30) before the local number.

Emergency Services

Overview: In case of emergencies, these numbers connect you to the necessary services such as police, medical assistance, or firefighting.
Numbers:
- Police: 100
- Medical Emergency (Ambulance): 166
- Fire Department: 199

Tourist Police

Overview: Specifically catering to tourists, the Tourist Police provide assistance, information, and support in multiple languages.
Number: 171

Athens International Airport – Eleftherios Venizelos

Overview: For flight information, lost baggage, or general inquiries related to Athens International Airport.
Number: +30 210 3530000

Public Transportation – OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organization)

Overview: Information on bus schedules, metro lines, and other public transportation services in Athens.
Number: 11185

Taxi Service

Overview: Taxis are readily available in Athens. Call for service or inquire about rates.
Number: +30 210 324 0000

City of Athens Contact Center

Overview: General information and assistance regarding municipal services, events, and city-related inquiries.
Number: 1595

Hospitals in Athens

Overview: Contact numbers for major hospitals in Athens for medical inquiries or emergencies.
- Evangelismos General Hospital: +30 213 204 1000
- Attikon General Hospital: +30 210 5831000

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