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Belgium Country Code +32

Complete guide to calling Belgium from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BE ISO-3: BEL Europe Capital: Brussels

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+32
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 32 + area + number
Country TLD
.be

Geography

Capital
Brussels
Continent
Europe
Area
30,510 km²
Population
11,941,781
Currency
Euro
Languages
Dutch (official language) 60%, French (official language) 40%, German (official language) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French)

Time & Communication

Current Time
10:56 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
103.9%
Internet Penetration
95.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
21.2%

How to Call Belgium from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Belgium from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
32
Belgium
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 32 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+32 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Belgium

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Aalst 53 011 32 53 + local number
Antwerp 3 011 32 3 + local number
Arlon 63 011 32 63 + local number
Ath 67 011 32 67 + local number
Brugge (Bruges) 50 011 32 50 + local number
Brussel/Bruxelles 2 011 32 2 + local number
Charleroi 71 011 32 71 + local number
Chimay 60 011 32 60 + local number
Ciney 83 011 32 83 + local number
Dendermonde 52 011 32 52 + local number
Diest 13 011 32 13 + local number
Dinant 82 011 32 82 + local number
Durbuy 86 011 32 86 + local number
Genk 89 011 32 89 + local number
Ghent 9 011 32 9 + local number
Hasselt 11 011 32 11 + local number
Herentals 14 011 32 14 + local number
Huy (Hoei) 85 011 32 85 + local number
La Louvi�re 64 011 32 64 + local number
Leuven (Louvain) 16 011 32 16 + local number
Libramont 61 011 32 61 + local number
Liège (Luik) 4 011 32 4 + local number
Mechelen (Malines) 15 011 32 15 + local number
Mons (Bergen) 65 011 32 65 + local number
Namur (Namen) 81 011 32 81 + local number
Nieuwpoort (Nieuport) 58 011 32 58 + local number
Ninove 54 011 32 54 + local number
Nivelles (Nijvel) 67 011 32 67 + local number
Oostende Ostend 59 011 32 59 + local number
Roeselare (Roulers) 51 011 32 51 + local number
Ronse 55 011 32 55 + local number
Stavelot 80 011 32 80 + local number
Tongeren (Tongres) 12 011 32 12 + local number
Tounai 69 011 32 69 + local number
Turnhout 14 011 32 14 + local number
Verviers 87 011 32 87 + local number
Veurne 58 011 32 58 + local number
Wareme 19 011 32 19 + local number
Wavre (Waver) 10 011 32 10 + local number
Zeebrugge 50 011 32 50 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Belgium flag

Belgium

+32 Luxembourg flag

Luxembourg

+352 France flag

France

+33 United Kingdom flag

United Kingdom

+44 Netherlands flag

Netherlands

+31 Switzerland flag

Switzerland

+41 Germany flag

Germany

+49 Liechtenstein flag

Liechtenstein

+423

Telecommunications in Belgium

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 103.9 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 12,197,121 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 21.2 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 2,486,403 2024
Internet users (% of population) 95.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 103.9%
Fixed-line 21.2%
Internet 95.8%

Belgium on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Brussels.

Flag of Belgium

Flag of Belgium
Name
Flag of Belgium
Adopted
1831
Proportions
13:15
Black Yellow Red

The colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant. The vertical design was inspired by the French tricolour.

Public Holidays in Belgium

Belgium has 10 holidays and observances (1 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is Belgian National Day, on July 21. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
July 21 Belgian National Day National
August 15 Assumption of Mary Public
November 1 All Saints' Day Public
November 11 Armistice Day Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Ascension Day Public
Varies Whit Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Belgium

Area

30,689 km²

11,849 sq mi

Coastline

67 km

Highest point

Botrange 694 m

Lowest point

North Sea 0 m

Climate:
Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy
Terrain:
Flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast
Natural resources:
Construction materials, Silica sand, Carbonates, Arable land
Land borders:
France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Land use:
agricultural 44.4% (arable 28.3%), forest 22% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Belgium

GDP

$725 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$60,750 (2025)

Growth

1.0% (2025)

Inflation

2.5% (2025)

Unemployment

5.9% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.951 (#10 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Euro (EUR)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 19%, Services 71% (2025)
Top exports:
Pharmaceuticals (16%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Mineral fuels and oil (10%), Machinery and computers (7%), Plastics (5%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (15%), Pharmaceuticals (13%), Vehicles and parts (11%), Machinery and computers (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (6%)
Main export markets:
Germany (17%), France (13%), Netherlands (13%), USA (8%), United Kingdom (6%)
Main suppliers:
Netherlands (23%), Germany (13%), France (11%), USA (7%), Italy (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgium

What is the country code for Belgium?
The country code for Belgium is +32.
How do I call Belgium from the US?
To call Belgium from the US, dial 011 + 32 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +32 instead of 011.
What time is it in Belgium?
The current time in Belgium is 10:56 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the national day of Belgium?
The national day of Belgium is Belgian National Day, on July 21.
What does the flag of Belgium look like?
The flag of Belgium uses black, yellow, red and was adopted in 1831. The colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant. The vertical design was inspired by the French tricolour.