What is the Netherlands’ country calling code?

The Netherlands’ country calling code is +31.

How do I call the Netherlands from another country?

Dial your international exit code (for example 011 or 00), then 31, then the national number. If the Dutch number is written with a leading 0, omit that 0 after +31.

How do I format a Netherlands phone number to E.164?

E.164 format is +31 followed by the national number digits only (without the domestic leading 0). Example: +31XXXXXXXXX.

What time zone is used in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam uses the IANA time zone Europe/Amsterdam (CET in winter, CEST in summer).

Netherlands • Europe

Netherlands Country Calling Code: +31

Build the correct dial string to call the Netherlands, format Dutch phone numbers to E.164, and see Amsterdam time live (Europe/Amsterdam).

How to Call Dial Builder Formatter

Calling Code

+31

Time Zone

Europe/Amsterdam

ISO Codes

NL / NLD

Internet TLD

.nl

Amsterdam Time

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Your Local Time

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From your device

Time Difference

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Based on offsets

How to Call the Netherlands (Step-by-Step)

Step 1

Dial your exit code

Varies by country (examples below).

Step 2

Dial country code

Step 3

Dial national number

Omit the domestic leading 0 when calling internationally.

General international format

[Exit Code] + 31 + [National Number]

Mobile phones often support plus dialing: +31 + national digits.

Common Exit Codes (International Access Codes)

Calling from	Exit code	Example prefix
United States / Canada	011	011 31 …
United Kingdom / most of Europe	00	00 31 …
Australia	0011	0011 31 …
Japan	010	010 31 …
China / India (common)	00	00 31 …

Example rule: If a Dutch number is written as 06 … or 020 …, drop the first 0 when you dial internationally: +31 6 … or +31 20 ….

Dial String Builder (Call the Netherlands)

Select your exit code, paste a Dutch number, and get a clean dial string plus E.164.

Calling from

Netherlands number (paste any format)

Drop leading 0 (recommended) Use + dialing (ignore exit code)

Results

Dial string

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E.164

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Call (tel:)

Save contacts in E.164 to reduce dialing issues: +31 + digits only.

Clean national digits (without +31)

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WhatsApp link (optional)

Open wa.me

WhatsApp uses digits only (no plus sign).

Phone Number Format (Netherlands)

Paste any Dutch phone number and get formatted outputs: digits-only, international, E.164, plus click-to-call.

Input number

Assume Netherlands (+31) if missing Drop leading 0

E.164 reminder

E.164 is + + country code + national digits only. For the Netherlands: +31 + digits (no domestic leading 0).

Formatted outputs

Digits only

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International (simple)

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E.164

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Call (tel:)

Quality checks (basic)

Length: —
Has +31: —
These are basic checks only; official numbering rules can be more complex.

Netherlands — Quick Details

Country	Netherlands
Calling Code	+31
ISO Alpha-2	NL
ISO Alpha-3	NLD
ISO Numeric	528
Time Zone	Europe/Amsterdam (CET or CEST)
Top-level domain	.nl

Accuracy note: Detailed numbering plans (area codes, mobile ranges) can change. This page focuses on stable essentials (+31, E.164 formatting, and correct international dialing behavior).

FAQs

Why do I remove the leading 0 when calling the Netherlands? ▾

In Dutch domestic formats, a leading 0 is commonly used as a trunk prefix. When dialing internationally after +31, you usually omit that 0.

Should I use exit codes (00/011) or plus dialing (+)? ▾

Plus dialing (+31) is usually easiest on mobile. On some landlines, you may need your country’s exit code. If one fails, try the other.

What time zone is Amsterdam in? ▾

Amsterdam uses Europe/Amsterdam (CET in winter, CEST in summer).