How To Call Netherlands From US
Quick Reference Summary
To call the Netherlands from the United States:
011 + 31 + Area Code (without leading 0) + Local Number
Examples:
- For Amsterdam landline: 011 + 31 + 20 + XXXXXXX (7 digits)
- For Dutch mobile phone: 011 + 31 + 6 + XXXXXXXX (8 digits)
When it’s 12 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it’s 6 PM in the Netherlands (Central European Time, 6 hours ahead).
How to Call a Landline in the Netherlands
To call a Dutch landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial the Netherlands country code: 31
- Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
For example, if you’re calling an Amsterdam number that would be written as 020 123 4567 in the Netherlands, you would dial 011 31 20 123 4567 from the United States.
It’s important to note that when dialing internationally, you need to drop the leading zero from the Dutch area code. So if the number in the Netherlands starts with 020 (Amsterdam), you would dial just 20 after the country code.
How to Call a Mobile Phone in the Netherlands
Calling a Dutch mobile phone follows a slightly different pattern:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial the Netherlands country code: 31
- Dial the mobile prefix (6, without a leading 0)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number (8 digits)
For example, if the Dutch mobile number is 06 1234 5678, you would dial 011 31 6 1234 5678 from the US.
Dutch mobile numbers always begin with 06 when dialed within the Netherlands. When calling from abroad, you drop the leading zero and dial just 6 after the country code 31.
Understanding Dutch Phone Numbers
Dutch phone numbers follow a specific structure that varies depending on the type of number.
Landline Numbers
Dutch landline numbers consist of:
- An area code of 2-3 digits (including a leading zero when dialed within the Netherlands)
- A local number of 7-6 digits (depending on area code length)
Total digits: 9 (including area code with zero) when dialed within the Netherlands
Mobile Numbers
Dutch mobile numbers have:
- A 2-digit mobile prefix (06) when dialed within the Netherlands
- An 8-digit subscriber number
Total digits: 10 (including mobile prefix with zero) when dialed within the Netherlands
Area Codes for Major Dutch Cities
When calling the Netherlands from the US, remember to drop the leading zero from these area codes:
When calling Saudi Arabia from the US, remember to dial 011 + 966 + area code + local number.
| City | Area Code (Drop leading 0 when dialing from US) |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 20 |
| Rotterdam | 10 |
| The Hague | 70 |
| Utrecht | 30 |
| Eindhoven | 40 |
| Groningen | 50 |
| Tilburg | 13 |
| Almere | 36 |
| Breda | 76 |
| Nijmegen | 24 |
| Enschede | 53 |
| Haarlem | 23 |
| Arnhem | 26 |
| Amersfoort | 33 |
| Zaanstad | 75 |
| ‘s-Hertogenbosch | 73 |
| Zwolle | 38 |
| Maastricht | 43 |
| Leiden | 71 |
| Dordrecht | 78 |
Mobile Phone Networks
All Dutch mobile phone numbers start with 06 when dialed within the Netherlands (just 6 when dialed from the US). The first few digits after the 06 prefix often indicate the mobile provider, though number portability means this isn’t always accurate.
| Network | |
|---|---|
| KPN | 1-series (originally) |
| Vodafone | 2-series (originally) |
| T-Mobile | 3-series (originally) |
| Tele2 | 4-series (originally) |
When calling any Dutch mobile from the US, dial 011 31 6 followed by the 8-digit subscriber number.
Time Difference
The Netherlands follows Central European Time (CET/UTC+1) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST/UTC+2) during summer. Their Daylight Saving Time period typically aligns with most of Europe, beginning on the last Sunday in March and ending on the last Sunday in October.
The time difference between the US and the Netherlands depends on your location in the US and the time of year:
- Eastern Time (ET): Netherlands is 6 hours ahead during winter; 6 hours ahead during summer
- Central Time (CT): Netherlands is 7 hours ahead during winter; 7 hours ahead during summer
- Mountain Time (MT): Netherlands is 8 hours ahead during winter; 8 hours ahead during summer
- Pacific Time (PT): Netherlands is 9 hours ahead during winter; 9 hours ahead during summer
Special Numbers in the Netherlands
The Netherlands uses several special number ranges that have different purposes and different dialing patterns:
| Number Range | Purpose | Callable from US? |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-numbers | Toll-free within Netherlands | Generally no |
| 0900-numbers | Premium rate services | Generally no |
| 0906-numbers | Adult content services | No |
| 0909-numbers | Entertainment/competitions | Generally no |
| 084-numbers | Shared cost | Generally no |
| 085-numbers | Business numbers | Yes, use 31 + 85 + remainder |
| 087-numbers | Business numbers | Yes, use 31 + 87 + remainder |
| 088-numbers | Government/large institutions | Yes, use 31 + 88 + remainder |
Best Times to Call
The Netherlands is 6-9 hours ahead of the continental United States, depending on your US time zone. Business hours in the Netherlands are typically:
- Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM (3 AM to 11:30 AM US Eastern Time)
- Lunch breaks commonly happen between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM Dutch time
- Most businesses are closed on weekends, though shops are typically open on Saturdays
The best times to call businesses in the Netherlands from the US East Coast are:
- Morning in the Netherlands: 3 AM to 7 AM Eastern Time (early morning risers in the US)
- Afternoon in the Netherlands: 7 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Time (convenient for most US callers)
If you’re calling friends and family, consider that Dutch dinner time is typically between 6 PM and 8 PM in the Netherlands (12 PM to 2 PM Eastern Time).
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