How to call the Netherlands from Australia
- From mobile
- +31 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 0011 31 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.08/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Netherlands from Australia
How to make a call to the Netherlands from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dutch area codes have 2 digits and the local number has 7, so you dial a 9-digit number after 31.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 31Country code of the Netherlands
- 10Rotterdam
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +31 xx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +31 70 722 2000
- Mobile
- +31 70 722 2000
- Landline
- 0011 31 70 722 2000
Main area codes in the Netherlands
The area code comes right after 31, then the local number
- Rotterdam0011 3110then 7 digits
- Amsterdam0011 3120then 7 digits
- The Hague0011 3170then 7 digits
- Utrecht0011 3130then 7 digits
- Groningen0011 3150then 7 digits
- Eindhoven0011 3140then 7 digits
- Tilburg0011 3113then 7 digits
- Breda0011 3176then 7 digits
Before you call the Netherlands
Dial a Dutch city by its code
Add the 2-digit code after 31, then the 7-digit local number.
- Amsterdam0011 31 20
- The Hague0011 31 70
- Utrecht0011 31 30
- Eindhoven0011 31 40
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Dutch number saved with a leading 0 fails from Australia. Remove it after 31.
- Fails
- 0011 31 020 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 31 20 xxx xxxx
Calling the Netherlands cell phones with plus
A mobile adds the exit code for you, so you skip 0011.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 31
- Dial the area code and number
Calling the Netherlands from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Netherlands for $0.12/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Optus and Vodafone include the Netherlands on one plan each, and Telstra includes it in no plan.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 14× cheaper | $0.12 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $0.49 landline · $1.75 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
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. The time difference moves in March and April with daylight saving time, so read the clock above.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the Netherlands fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to the Netherlands also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the Netherlands from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +31, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to the Netherlands included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to the Netherlands in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands from Australia?
Nothing extra on Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay calls the Netherlands from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Rotterdam from Australia?
For Rotterdam, dial 0011 31 10, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call the Netherlands?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 31. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +31 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 31 and the number
Can I call the Netherlands on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 31 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Netherlands
Why isn't my call going through to the Netherlands?
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
How to make a free call to the Netherlands from Australia?
Only on Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the Netherlands from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the Netherlands from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the Netherlands without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Netherlands landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 31, then the number
When is the best time to call the Netherlands?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Netherlands. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
How to make an international call to the Netherlands?
Dial 0011 31, then the number. From a mobile, +31 works too
How do I call the Netherlands from Australia?
Dial 0011 31, then the number. From a mobile, +31 works too