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How to Call Netherlands Antilles from the United States

Country code +599 — Dial 011 599 9 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +599 9 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+599
Netherlands Antilles Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 599, the country code of the Netherlands Antilles.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 or 8 digits, exactly as written: Netherlands Antilles has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Netherlands Antilles From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 9 XXX XXXX 011 599 9 XXX XXXX +599 9 XXX XXXX
Landline (Curaçao) 9 XXX XXXX 011 599 9 XXX XXXX +599 9 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 95–96. More number types: Netherlands Antilles phone number format.

Calling Tips for Netherlands Antilles

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Willemstad, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST (5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST). The Netherlands Antilles doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

The Netherlands Antilles is on UTC−4, 1 hour 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)
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UTC-5
+1h
Netherlands Antilles
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UTC-4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call the Netherlands Antilles from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 599, then the number: 011 599 9 XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +599 9 XXX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling the Netherlands Antilles?
No. Netherlands Antilles has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +599 exactly as written, for example +599 9 XXX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in the Netherlands Antilles?
7 or 8 digits after the country code +599. Mobile numbers start with 95–96.
What time should I call the Netherlands Antilles from the US?
The Netherlands Antilles is 1 hour ahead of New York (UTC−4 in Willemstad). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 8:00 AM–7:00 PM EST, or 5:00 AM–4:00 PM PST on the West Coast. The Netherlands Antilles doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in the Netherlands Antilles 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 Antilles?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Netherlands Antilles mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Netherlands Antilles Quick Info
Country Code +599
ISO Code AN
Capital Willemstad
Time Zone UTC-4
Exit Code (US) 011
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