How to call the Netherlands from Canada
- From mobile
- +31 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 31 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.08/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Netherlands from Canada
How to make a call to the Netherlands from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dutch area codes lose their 0 after 31, so Rotterdam is 10 and not 010.
- 011Canada exit code
- 31Country code of the Netherlands
- 10Rotterdam
- xxxxxxxLocal 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
- 011 31 70 722 2000
Main area codes in the Netherlands
The area code comes right after 31, then the local number
- Rotterdam011 3110then 7 digits
- Amsterdam011 3120then 7 digits
- The Hague011 3170then 7 digits
- Utrecht011 3130then 7 digits
- Groningen011 3150then 7 digits
- Eindhoven011 3140then 7 digits
- Tilburg011 3113then 7 digits
- Breda011 3176then 7 digits
Before you call the Netherlands
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Dutch number saved as 010 or 020 fails from Canada. Remove the 0 after 31.
- Fails
- 011 31 0 10 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 31 10 xxxxxxx
Dial the other big cities
Each city code plus 7 digits makes a 9-digit number after 31.
- Amsterdam011 31 20
- The Hague011 31 70
- Utrecht011 31 30
Save Dutch contacts with +31
Calling the Netherlands cell phones works from any mobile in Canada when the contact is saved with +31.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 31
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the Netherlands from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Netherlands for $0.12/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need an add-on for the Netherlands, so you pay by the minute without one.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.12 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.035 + tax with plan |
 | $1.05 + tax$0.28 + tax with plan |
 | $1.44 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
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. Daylight saving time changes the time difference to Toronto between 5 hours and 6 hours.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the Netherlands fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 do I call the Netherlands from Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +31, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to the Netherlands included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the Netherlands in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $1.44 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Rotterdam from Canada?
For Rotterdam, dial 011 31 10, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the Netherlands?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 Canada?
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 call the Netherlands from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 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: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
How to make an international call to the Netherlands?
Dial 011 31, then the number. From a mobile, +31 works too