How to call the Netherlands from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to the Netherlands from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dutch numbers written with a leading 0 lose it after 31.
- 00The UK exit code
- 31Country code of the Netherlands
- 10Rotterdam
- xxx xx xxLocal 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
- 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
City codes are 2 digits
A city code is 2 digits and takes 7 more, a 9-digit number in all.
- Amsterdam00 31 20
- The Hague00 31 70
- Utrecht00 31 30
Drop the 0 after 31
A Dutch city code written with a 0 loses it when you dial from the UK.
- Fails
- 00 31 020 xxx xx xx
- Works
- 00 31 20 xxx xx xx
Save Dutch contacts with +31
For calling the Netherlands cell phones, a number saved as +31 works from a UK mobile at home and when you travel.
Calling the Netherlands from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Netherlands for $0.12/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min. O2 includes the Netherlands in its plan, while EE and Vodafone sell calls to the Netherlands as an add-on.
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- O2£15 Big Bundle
- VodafoneVodafone International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.12 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.066 landline · $0.11 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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 is the same all year, so daylight saving time never changes the gap.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the Netherlands 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 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 a UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +31, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to the Netherlands included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to the Netherlands 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
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands 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 Rotterdam from the UK?
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
How to make a free call to the Netherlands, or call the Netherlands from the UK 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 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 the Netherlands without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Netherlands landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 31, then the number
How do I call the Netherlands in an international call?
Dial 00 31, then the number. From a mobile, +31 works too
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 London
Does O2 include calls to the Netherlands?
Yes, up to 500 minutes. O2 includes 500 minutes to the Netherlands with £30 Rolling plan
Does EE include calls to the Netherlands?
With the Calling Abroad from the UK add-on. Without it, EE charges $0.33 a minute to a landline and $0.33 to a mobile