Netherlands

Netherlands country code: +31

To call the Netherlands from abroad, dial +31 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial the Netherlands

  1. 1. Start with +31. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Netherlandsin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +31 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
06 12345678 β†’ +31 6 12345678
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Netherlands at a glance

Country code
+31
Main language
Dutch
Time zone
UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.51/min landline Β· $0.38/min mobile
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Questions about calling the Netherlands

What is the country code for the Netherlands?
+31. From outside the Netherlands, dial +31 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in the Netherlands from abroad?
Write it in international form: 06 12345678 becomes +31 6 12345678.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling the Netherlands?
Yes. Numbers in the Netherlands are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +31.
What time zone is the Netherlands in?
UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in the Netherlands?
The main language is Dutch.
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands?
$0.51 per minute to landlines and $0.38 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in the Netherlands need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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