How to call the Netherlands
- From mobile
- +31 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 31 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.08/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the Netherlands from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Netherlands from abroad
How to make a call to the Netherlands from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. In the large cities, a Dutch number is a 2-digit area code and 7 more digits, 9 digits in all.
- 00Exit code
- 31Country code of the Netherlands
- xx xxx xxxxThe 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 the Netherlands
Dial the four largest cities
Each city has a 2-digit area code right after the country code.
- Amsterdam+31 20
- Rotterdam+31 10
- The Hague+31 70
- Utrecht+31 30
Mobiles start with 6
A Dutch mobile has no city code, and every other city has its own area code.
- Mobile+31 6
- Eindhoven+31 40
- Groningen+31 50
- Breda+31 76
How the Netherlands phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 01 to 05 or 07. The digits after show the area
- Mobiles
- Starts with 06
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800. The numbering plan keeps it free and bans adult content or calls built to run long
Want to call the Netherlands?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Netherlands
The time now in the Netherlands, and the best hours to call. Most of the Netherlands keeps the time of Amsterdam, so the time difference is the same for every city, and daylight saving time moves it.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in the Netherlands
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- Mar28Easter SundaySunday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
Why a call to the Netherlands fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Dutch number is for calls inside the Netherlands. From abroad, leave it out: +31 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from the Netherlands, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call the Netherlands from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 31 and the number
How do you call the Netherlands?
Dial your exit code, then 31 and the number
How to call to the Netherlands?
Dial your exit code, then 31 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 31?
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 the Netherlands mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +31, then the number
Why does my call to the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Netherlands. Most of the Netherlands keeps the time of Amsterdam
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Netherlands. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to the Netherlands?
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 +31 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 31 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I WhatsApp call the Netherlands?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Netherlands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to the Netherlands?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Is a free call to the Netherlands mobile number possible?
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 to make an online call to the Netherlands?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Netherlands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call the Netherlands?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Netherlands. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make an internet call to the Netherlands?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Netherlands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call the Netherlands number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Netherlands needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser