How to call Belgium from the UK
- From mobile
- +32 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 32 xx xx xx xx
From $0.10/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Belgium from the UK
How to make a call to Belgium from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Belgian number is an 8-digit number or 9 digits after 32, and a leading 0 is dropped.
- 00The UK exit code
- 32Country code of Belgium
- 2Brussels
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +32 xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +32 12 34 56 78
- Mobile
- +32 12 34 56 78
- Landline
- 00 32 12 34 56 78
Main area codes in Belgium
The area code comes right after 32, then the local number
- Brussels00 322then 7 digits
- Antwerp00 323then 7 digits
- Gent00 329then 7 digits
- Charleroi00 3271then 6 digits
- Liège00 324then 7 digits
- Brugge00 3250then 6 digits
- Namur00 3281then 6 digits
- Leuven00 3216then 6 digits
Before you call Belgium
Codes for smaller Belgian cities
Each of these codes follows 32 and takes 6 local digits.
- Mons00 32 65
- Hasselt00 32 11
- Aalst00 32 53
- Mechelen00 32 15
Drop the 0 of a saved number
A Belgian number saved with its trunk 0 fails after 32, also when calling Belgium cell phones.
- Fails
- 00 32 0 2 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 32 2 xxxxxxx
Calling Belgium from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Belgium for $0.10/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes Belgium in its Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell calls to Belgium as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.10 landline$0.47 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.066 landline · $0.13 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. The time difference is 1 hour all year, through daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Belgium fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Belgium also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Belgium from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +32, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How to call Belgium from the UK for free? Is there a free call to Belgium?
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 much does it cost to call Belgium from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Belgium from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Belgium without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call Belgium from the UK with an international call?
Dial 00 32, then the number. From a mobile, +32 works too
Do I need to dial 00 to call Belgium?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 32. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +32 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 32 and the number
How to call Brussels from the UK?
For Brussels, dial 00 32 2, then the 7-digit local number
How to call Belgium landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 32, then the number
Are calls to Belgium included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Belgium in its plans. EE and Vodafone charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Can I call Belgium on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 32 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Belgium
Why isn't my call going through to Belgium?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Belgium?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Belgium. All year: 1 hour ahead of London