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How to Call Belgium from the United States

Country code +32 — Dial 011 32 45X XX XX XX from a US landline or +32 45X XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+32
Belgium Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 32, the country code of Belgium.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Belgium.
Calling a… Written in Belgium From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 045X XX XX XX 011 32 45X XX XX XX +32 45X XX XX XX
Landline (Tongeren) 012 XX XX XX 011 32 12 XX XX XX +32 12 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 045–049. More number types: Belgium phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Belgium had 104 mobile subscriptions and 21.2 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Belgium mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Belgium

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Brussels, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST). Belgium changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Belgium is on UTC+1, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+6h
Belgium
--:--
UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Belgium from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 32, then the number without its leading 0: 011 32 45X XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +32 45X XX XX XX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Belgium from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Belgium. A number written 045X XX XX XX at home is dialed +32 45X XX XX XX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Belgium?
9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +32. Mobile numbers start with 045–049 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Belgium from the US?
Belgium is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Brussels). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EST, or 12:00 AM–11:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Belgium uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in Belgium call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Belgium?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Belgium mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Belgium Quick Info
Country Code +32
ISO Code BE
Capital Brussels
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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