How to call the USA from the Netherlands
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from the Netherlands
How to make a call to the USA from the Netherlands: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00The Netherlands exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a US city with 00 1
To call the USA toll free number from the Netherlands, start the same way. Every area code comes right after 00 1, and 7 digits follow it.
- New York City00 1 212
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Brooklyn00 1 718
Save US contacts with +1
A number saved as +1 and 10 digits works from any Dutch mobile when you are calling the USA cell phones.
- +1USA
- 646New York City
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Check the clock before dialing
Daylight saving time moves the time difference between 5 and 6 hours, so count back from Amsterdam.
Calling the USA from the Netherlands without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41/min. KPN has no plan that includes the USA, and Vodafone needs an add-on, so only Hello Unlimited Plus on Odido covers it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 35× cheaper | |
 | $0.34 |
 | $1.41 |
 | $1.41 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours behind Amsterdam
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Amsterdam
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Amsterdam
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from the Netherlands cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the Netherlands
Are calls to the USA included in the Netherlands phone plans?
On some plans. Odido includes calls to the USA in its plans. Vodafone charges 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 USA from the Netherlands?
Nothing extra on Hello Unlimited Snelst. Without such a plan, carriers in the Netherlands charge up to $1.41 a minute. Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call New York City from the Netherlands?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every 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 USA from the Netherlands for free, and is there a free call to the USA?
Only on Hello Unlimited Snelst, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from the Netherlands?
From a landline in the Netherlands, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 6 hours behind Amsterdam. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours behind Amsterdam. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours behind Amsterdam
How do I call the USA from the Netherlands for an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too