How to Call Belgium from the US
How to Call a Landline in Belgium
Calling a Belgian landline from the United States (USA) follows this standard international format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Belgium's country code: 32
- Dial the Belgian area code (1 or 2 digits): [Area Code] (e.g., 2 for Brussels)
- Dial the 7 or 6-digit local phone number: [Local Number] (total 8 digits including area code)
For example, to call a landline number in Brussels (Area Code 2) with the local number 555 1234, you would dial: 011 32 2 555 1234.
For a number in Charleroi (Area Code 71) with the local number 123 456, you would dial: 011 32 71 123 456.
Belgian landline numbers consist of the country code (32), a 1 or 2-digit area code, and a 7 or 6-digit local number, making a total of 8 digits dialled after the country code (32).
Dialing a Belgium landline (Brussels):
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Belgium
Calling a Belgian mobile phone from the United States (USA) uses this format:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Belgium's country code: 32
- Dial the 3-digit mobile prefix (starts with '4'): [Mobile Prefix] (e.g., 475)
- Dial the 6-digit subscriber number: [Subscriber Number]
For example, if the Belgian mobile number is 0475 123 456, you would dial: 011 32 475 123 456 from the USA.
Belgian mobile numbers have 9 digits following the country code (32), always starting with a '4'. Just drop the leading '0' from the local mobile number format (04xx xxx xxx).
Dialing a Belgium mobile:
Belgium Area Codes (Major Cities & Regions)
Below is a list of area codes for major Belgian cities and regions. When calling a landline from the USA, use the format: 011 + 32 + Area Code + Local Number. The total number of digits after the country code (32) is always 8.
| City / Region | Area Code (Dial after 32) | Local Number Length |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels (Bruxelles / Brussel) | 2 | 7 digits |
| Antwerp (Antwerpen / Anvers) | 3 | 7 digits |
| Liège (Luik) | 4 | 7 digits |
| Ghent (Gent / Gand) | 9 | 7 digits |
| Aalst (Alost) | 53 | 6 digits |
| Arlon (Aarlen) | 63 | 6 digits |
| Ath (Aat) | 68 | 6 digits |
| Bastogne (Bastenaken) | 61 | 6 digits |
| Brugge (Bruges) | 50 | 6 digits |
| Charleroi | 71 | 6 digits |
| Dendermonde (Termonde) | 52 | 6 digits |
| Diest | 13 | 6 digits |
| Dinant | 82 | 6 digits |
| Genk | 89 | 6 digits |
| Hasselt | 11 | 6 digits |
| Herentals | 14 | 6 digits |
| Huy (Hoei) | 85 | 6 digits |
| Kortrijk (Courtrai) | 56 | 6 digits |
| La Louvière | 64 | 6 digits |
| Leuven (Louvain) | 16 | 6 digits |
| Libramont | 61 | 6 digits |
| Malmedy | 80 | 6 digits |
| Marche-en-Famenne | 84 | 6 digits |
| Mechelen (Malines) | 15 | 6 digits |
| Mons (Bergen) | 65 | 6 digits |
| Namur (Namen) | 81 | 6 digits |
| Nivelles (Nijvel) | 67 | 6 digits |
| Ostend (Oostende) | 59 | 6 digits |
| Roeselare (Roulers) | 51 | 6 digits |
| Ronse (Renaix) | 55 | 6 digits |
| Sint-Niklaas (Saint-Nicolas) | 3 | 7 digits (uses Antwerp code) |
| Sint-Truiden (Saint-Trond) | 11 | 6 digits (uses Hasselt code) |
| Soignies (Zinnik) | 67 | 6 digits (uses Nivelles code) |
| Tongeren (Tongres) | 12 | 6 digits |
| Tournai (Doornik) | 69 | 6 digits |
| Turnhout | 14 | 6 digits (uses Herentals code) |
| Verviers | 87 | 6 digits |
| Veurne (Furnes) | 58 | 6 digits |
| Waregem | 56 | 6 digits (uses Kortrijk code) |
| Wavre (Waver) | 10 | 6 digits |
| Ypres (Ieper) | 57 | 6 digits |
| Zeebrugge | 50 | 6 digits (uses Brugge code) |
Mobile Phone Networks in Belgium
Belgian mobile numbers start with 04 locally. When calling from the USA, drop the leading '0'. The format is 011 + 32 + Mobile Prefix (starts with 4) + 6-digit Number. The total number dialed after '32' is 9 digits.
The main mobile operators are Proximus, Orange Belgium, and Telenet/BASE. Mobile number portability (MNP) is active, meaning the prefix doesn't guarantee the current operator.
| Network Provider (Original Allocation) | Common Prefixes (Dialed after 32) |
|---|---|
| Proximus | 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479 |
| Orange Belgium (formerly Mobistar) | 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489 |
| Telenet / BASE | 465, 466 (Lycamobile MVNO), 467 (VOO MVNO), 468 (Mobile Vikings MVNO), 48x (BASE/Telenet), 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499 |
| MVNOs (various) | 456 (Unleashed MVNO), 460 (NRJ Mobile MVNO), other 46x ranges |
Time Difference in Belgium
Belgium is in the Central European Time zone (CET), which is UTC+1. Belgium observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. DST typically runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
The time difference with the United States (USA) is consistent throughout the year due to similar DST schedules:
US Eastern Time (ET): Belgium is 6 hours ahead of ET (EST/EDT).
(Example: 9 AM ET is 3 PM CET/CEST)
US Central Time (CT): Belgium is 7 hours ahead of CT (CST/CDT).
US Mountain Time (MT): Belgium is 8 hours ahead of MT (MST/MDT).
US Pacific Time (PT): Belgium is 9 hours ahead of PT (PST/PDT).
(Example: 9 AM PT is 6 PM CET/CEST)
Always double-check the current time, especially near the DST transitions in March and October/November.
Belgium's Phone System
Belgium boasts a highly developed and modern telecommunications infrastructure. Mobile phone usage is widespread, with excellent coverage from the major providers (Proximus, Orange, Telenet/BASE) offering robust 4G/LTE and expanding 5G services. The fixed-line network, historically managed by Proximus, remains reliable and supports high-speed broadband internet access (DSL, Cable, Fiber) across the country. VoIP services and messaging applications are commonly used due to the excellent internet connectivity.
Best Times to Call Belgium
Considering the time difference, planning your calls to Belgium from the USA is advisable.
Typical Belgian business hours are Monday to Friday, roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2).
The optimal calling window from the US is generally the US morning. Aim for 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM US Eastern Time. This corresponds to 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Belgium, catching people during their afternoon business hours before they leave work.
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