How to Use a Cell Phone in Greece

Greece is known as "the birthplace of European civilization." Visiting the 1400 islands of Greece is sure to introduce you to the desolate beauty of the ancient world. While hiking up the hill to the Acropolis and gazing at the Hanging Monasteries, you want to make sure that you are able to use your cell phone in the case of an emergency. Using a cell phone in Greece is easy if you follow the correct procedures.

Things You'll Need

• Plug adapter
• List of important phone numbers
• Transformer

Instructions

1. Buy the correct plug adaptors from an electronics store before you leave home so that you can charge your cell phone while in Greece. Greece uses plug types "C," "D," "E" and "F."

2. Purchase a transformer that can handle 220 volts, which is the voltage used in Greece, to utilize when charging your cell phone. Your cell phone will likely burn out if you do not use the correct transformer.

3. Ask your cell phone provider if they offer phone coverage in Greece and see if you can upgrade to international roaming.

4. Consider renting a cell phone or SIM card to use with your personal cell phone if your cellular company does not offer coverage in Greece.

5. Know how to dial locally within Greece. If you are dialing a place in Greece with the same city code as which you are calling, just dial the number. If the number has a different city code, dial the city code, plus the phone number.

6. Know how to call the United States from Greece. First dial "00" (this is the international prefix to dial outside of Greece). Then dial "1" (this is the international code used to dial to the U.S.). Follow that by the area code and phone number.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to charge your cell phone each night using the correct plug adaptor and transformer.