Practical info for Greece
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
- Single emergency number112
- Police100
- Medical emergencies166
- Medical emergencies1016
- Fire brigade199
- Tourist police1571
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy AthensEmbassy
- Address
- 1, Ploutarchou str, Athens, 106 75, Greece
- Consular emergency line
- To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/greece/british-embassy-athens
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 11/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+02:00, +2 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
Next clock change: 28/03/2027 (UTC+03:00).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Check that you hold the correct driving license for the vehicle you are hiring. If you hire a moped, you need a valid driving licence with at least category A1 – ‘light motorcycle’. Choose a category in accordance with your driving licence and age.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Vodafone (Sirocco, Airalo); Cosmote (Sirocco); CyTa Mobile (Sirocco); Nova (Airalo); Tim/Wind (Sirocco); Wind (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Greece
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Greece?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 100 ; Medical emergencies: 166 ; Medical emergencies: 1016 ; Fire brigade: 199 ; Tourist police: 1571
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Greece?
British Embassy Athens, 1, Ploutarchou str, Athens, 106 75, Greece. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Greece?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 11/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for Greece?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Greece?
Currency: Euro (EUR).
What is the time difference in Greece?
Local time: UTC+02:00, +2 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). Next clock change: 28/03/2027 (UTC+03:00). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Greece?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Check that you hold the correct driving license for the vehicle you are hiring. If you hire a moped, you need a valid driving licence with at least category A1 – ‘light motorcycle’. Choose a category in accordance with your driving licence and age.”
Which mobile networks operate in Greece?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Vodafone (Sirocco, Airalo); Cosmote (Sirocco); CyTa Mobile (Sirocco); Nova (Airalo); Tim/Wind (Sirocco); Wind (Sirocco).