How to call the Netherlands from Ireland

From mobile
+31 xx xxx xxxx
From landline
00 31 xx xxx xxxx

From $0.08/min in your browser, no plan needed

How to dial the Netherlands from Ireland

How to make a call to the Netherlands from Ireland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The exit code from Ireland is 00, and a Dutch number drops its leading 0 after 31.

  1. 00Ireland exit code
  2. 31Country code of the Netherlands
  3. 10Rotterdam
  4. xxx xxxxLocal number
  • From a mobile: +31 xx xxx xxxx

Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere

+31

Example: +31 70 722 2000

Mobile
+31 70 722 2000
Landline
00 31 70 722 2000

Main area codes in the Netherlands

The area code comes right after 31, then the local number

  • Rotterdam00 3110then 7 digits
  • Amsterdam00 3120then 7 digits
  • The Hague00 3170then 7 digits
  • Utrecht00 3130then 7 digits
  • Groningen00 3150then 7 digits
  • Eindhoven00 3140then 7 digits
  • Tilburg00 3113then 7 digits
  • Breda00 3176then 7 digits

Before you call the Netherlands

Dial a Dutch city from Ireland

Each city code comes right after 31 and takes 7 more digits.

  • Rotterdam00 31 10
  • Amsterdam00 31 20
  • The Hague00 31 70

Drop the 0 of a Dutch number

A 9-digit number written with a 0 first fails if you keep the 0 after 31.

Fails
00 31 0 10 xxx xxxx
Works
00 31 10 xxx xxxx

Save Dutch mobiles with plus

Calling the Netherlands cell phones from your phone works with the contact saved as +31 and the number.

  1. Save the contact with +31
  2. Drop the leading 0
  3. Tap call

Calling the Netherlands from Ireland without an international plan

Suparelay calls the Netherlands for $0.12/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28/min. eir, Three, and Vodafone each include calls to the Netherlands on one plan, and a Three account can have calls abroad barred.

CarrierPer minute
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper
$0.12 landline$0.08 mobile
eir600 min included with eir Mobile Completeeir.ie · 2026
$0.26
Three300 min included with 3 Bill Pay Unlimited 5Gthree.ie · 2026
$0.26 + $0.10 per call
Vodafone400 min included with 400 international minutes add-onvodafone.ie · 2026
$0.26

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+31

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When to call the Netherlands

The time now in the Netherlands, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Dublin is 1 hour in every month, daylight saving time included.

Time difference
All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin
Daylight saving time
Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in the Netherlands

Why a call to the Netherlands fails

Three can bar calls abroad

A Three account can have international services barred. On Three Open Complete Extra, ask Three to lift the barring before you use the international minutes.

Three Ireland, Three Open Price Plans terms

eir prepay setup fee outside Europe

On eir Pay as You Go, a call to a country in eir bands 4 to 8, most countries outside Europe, costs a 25c setup fee when it connects.

eir, eir Price List Pt12.16

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
How to fix each one

Questions

How to call the Netherlands from Ireland cell phone or mobile?

Dial +31, then the number. It works from any mobile in Ireland

Are calls to the Netherlands included in Ireland phone plans?

Yes, on most. eir and Three include calls to the Netherlands in their plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute

Does eir include calls to the Netherlands?

Yes, up to 600 minutes. eir includes 600 minutes to the Netherlands with eir Mobile Complete

How much does it cost to call the Netherlands from Ireland?

With no plan, carriers in Ireland charge up to $0.28 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser

How to call Rotterdam from Ireland?

For Rotterdam, dial 00 31 10, then the 7-digit local number

Do I need to dial 00 to call the Netherlands?

From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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

Free call to the Netherlands: how to call the Netherlands from Ireland for free?

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 Ireland 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 Ireland?

From a landline in Ireland, dial 00 31, then the number

When is the best time to call the Netherlands?

Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Netherlands. All year: 1 hour ahead of Dublin

How do I call the Netherlands from Ireland: how to make an international call to the Netherlands?

Dial 00 31, then the number. From a mobile, +31 works too

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