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How to Call Netherlands from the United States

Country code +31 — Dial 011 31 6 XXXXXXXX from a US landline or +31 6 XXXXXXXX from a mobile phone.

+31
Netherlands Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 31, the country code of the Netherlands.
  3. 3Dial the number: 9 or 11 digits for mobiles and 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside the Netherlands.
Calling a… Written in Netherlands From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 06 XXXXXXXX 011 31 6 XXXXXXXX +31 6 XXXXXXXX
Landline (Rotterdam) 010 XXX XXXX 011 31 10 XXX XXXX +31 10 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 061–065, 068 or 097. More number types: Netherlands phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

The Netherlands had 129 mobile subscriptions and 21.8 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 Netherlands mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Netherlands

Best Time to Call

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

The Netherlands 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
Netherlands
--:--
UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Netherlands from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 31, then the number without its leading 0: 011 31 6 XXXXXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +31 6 XXXXXXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling the Netherlands from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside the Netherlands. A number written 06 XXXXXXXX at home is dialed +31 6 XXXXXXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in the Netherlands?
9 or 11 digits for mobiles and 9 for landlines after the country code +31. Mobile numbers start with 061–065, 068 or 097 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call the Netherlands from the US?
The Netherlands is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Amsterdam). 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. The Netherlands uses daylight saving time, so the difference changes during the year.
How do people in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Netherlands mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Netherlands Quick Info
Country Code +31
ISO Code NL
Capital Amsterdam
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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