How to call Belgium
- From mobile
- +32 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 32 xx xx xx xx
From $0.10/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Belgium from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Belgium from abroad
How to make a call to Belgium from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Belgian number has 8 or 9 digits after 32, because the leading 0 drops when you call from abroad.
- 00Exit code
- 32Country code of Belgium
- xx xx xx xxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Belgium
Dial Brussels without the 0
A Brussels number has 8 digits after 32: the 2 and 7 more. Inside Belgium it starts with 02.
- Fails
- +32 0 2 xxx xx xx
- Works
- +32 2 xxx xx xx
Area codes of big cities
Add the code right after 32. Smaller towns have longer codes and shorter local numbers.
- Antwerp+32 3
- Gent+32 9
- Liège+32 4
- Charleroi+32 71
How Belgium phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 0, then an area code that names the place
- Mobiles
- Starts with 04
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 08, most often 0800
Want to call Belgium?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Belgium
The time now in Belgium, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Belgium
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Nov11Armistice DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar28Easter SundaySunday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
Why a call to Belgium fails
The 0 is still in the number
A Belgian number starts with 0 only when you call from inside Belgium. From abroad, drop it: +32 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Belgium and most of Europe. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Belgium from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 32 and the number
How do you call Belgium?
Dial your exit code, then 32 and the number
How to call to Belgium from a browser?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Belgium needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call Belgium number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Which exit code do I dial before 32?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Belgium mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +32, then the number
Why does my call to Belgium not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Belgium now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Belgium. Most of Belgium keeps the time of Brussels
What is the time difference to Belgium, and does daylight saving time apply?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Belgium. Most of Belgium keeps the time of Brussels
How much does it cost to call Belgium?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Belgium. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Belgium mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +32 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 32 and the number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call to Belgium work?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Belgium needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Belgium?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to make an online call to a Belgium number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Belgium needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Belgium?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Belgium. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is an internet call to Belgium possible?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Belgium needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser