Netherlands Phone Number Format

Country code +31 — Complete guide to Netherlands phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Netherlands use the international country code +31. When dialing from outside Netherlands, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+31 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 31 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Netherlands, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Netherlands typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+31 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Netherlands typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+31 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Amsterdam) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +31 XX XXXX XXXX 011 31 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +31 XXX XXX XXXX 011 31 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +31 800 XXX XXXX 011 31 800 XXX XXXX

Netherlands Area Codes

Major area codes in Netherlands:

Area Code City / Region
73 ''s-Hertogenbosch
297 Aalsmeer
72 Alkmaar
546 Almelo
36 Almere
172 Alphen aan den Rijn
33 Amersfoort
20 Amsterdam
55 Apeldoorn
596 Appingedam
26 Arnhem
592 Assen
514 Balk
342 Barneveld
593 Beilen
481 Bemmel
164 Bergen op Zoom
499 Best
251 Beverwijk
411 Boxtel
76 Breda
524 Coevorden
485 Cuijk
345 Culemborg
15 Delft
223 Den Helder
493 Deurne
570 Deventer
313 Dieren
314 Doetinchem
519 Dokkum
343 Doorn
78 Dordrecht
512 Drachten
321 Dronten
487 Druten
318 Ede Veenendaal
497 Eersel
40 Eindhoven
525 Elburg
527 Emmeloord
591 Emmen
228 Enkhuizen
53 Enschede
578 Epe
517 Franeker
161 Gilze-Rijen
113 Goes
547 Goor
183 Gorinchem

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Netherlands.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +31 instead of 011 31.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +31 prefix so they work from any country.
Netherlands Quick Info
Country Code+31
ISO CodeNL
CapitalAmsterdam
International Prefix011 (from US)