How to call the Netherlands from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to the Netherlands from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 in front of a Dutch area code: after 31, dial the area code without it.
- 011The US exit code
- 31Country code of the Netherlands
- 20Amsterdam
- 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
- 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
Dial a Dutch city directly
Here is how to call to the Netherlands from the US by city: 2 digits of city code after 31, then 7 more, a 9-digit number.
- Rotterdam011 31 10
- Amsterdam011 31 20
- The Hague011 31 70
- Utrecht011 31 30
Leave out the 0 after 31
A Dutch number written with a 0 keeps it only for calls inside the country.
- Fails
- 011 31 0 10 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 31 10 xxx xxxx
Save contacts with +31
For calling the Netherlands cell phones or landlines, save the number as +31 and the rest. Your phone adds 011 for you.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 31
- Dial the area code and number
Calling the Netherlands from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Netherlands for $0.12/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for the Netherlands, so our row comes first.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 33× cheaper | $0.12 landline$0.08 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 to New York is 5 or 6 hours, so check the clock when daylight saving time changes.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the Netherlands fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +31, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to the Netherlands included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes the Netherlands in a plan
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Rotterdam from the US?
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 call the Netherlands from the US 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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
How do I call the Netherlands from the US with an international call?
Dial 011 31, then the number. From a mobile, +31 works too