How to call the UK from the Netherlands
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from the Netherlands
How to make a call to the UK from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. London is 020 at home, but from the Netherlands you dial 00 44 20, with no 0 after 44.
- 00The Netherlands exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Area codes run 2 to 4 digits
Cardiff takes 2 digits after 44, Bristol takes 3, and Bradford takes 4.
- Cardiff00 44 29
- Bristol00 44 117
- Bradford00 44 1274
How to call a UK toll free number
To call a UK toll free number from the Netherlands, dial 00 44 and the 10-digit number without its first 0.
- Fails
- 00 44 0 xxx xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 xxx xxx xxxx
Calling the UK cell phones with plus
A Dutch mobile adds the exit code when you type +.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 44
- Dial the number
Calling the UK from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $0.26/min. KPN, Odido, and Vodafone include calls to the UK on the plans in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 |
 | $0.26 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK and the Netherlands change their clocks for daylight saving time together, so the time difference stays 1 hour.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour behind Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Calls to EU numbers can cost extra
On Odido, calls from Netherlands to foreign EU numbers usually fall outside your bundle and cost extra.
Odido, Bellen naar het buitenland binnen de EUFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the UK from the Netherlands on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to the UK included in Netherlands phone plans?
Yes. KPN, Odido, and Vodafone include calls to the UK in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK from the Netherlands?
Nothing extra on KPN 0 GB en onbeperkt bellen/sms, Hello Unlimited Snelst, and Unlimited Plus. Without such a plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $0.26 a minute. Suparelay calls the UK from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Birmingham from the Netherlands?
For London, dial 00 44 20, then the local number
- London00 44 20
- Birmingham00 44 121
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from the Netherlands for free?
Only on KPN 0 GB en onbeperkt bellen/sms, Hello Unlimited Snelst, and Unlimited Plus, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the UK from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the UK from the Netherlands on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, dial 00 44, then the number
How to make an international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. All year: 1 hour behind Amsterdam