How to Call the Netherlands from the U.S.: Complete Dialing Guide

To call the Netherlands from the United States, dial this sequence:

Dialing Format

011 + 31 + Area Code (without leading 0) + Local Number

Step-by-Step

1. 011 — U.S. international access code (exit code)
2. 31 — Netherlands country code
3. Area code — Dutch area codes drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally
       Examples: Amsterdam 20 (not 020), Rotterdam 10, The Hague 70, Utrecht 30, Eindhoven 40
4. Local number — 6–7 digits (landline) or 8–9 digits (mobile)

Examples

Mobile Numbers: Key Detail

• Dutch mobiles start with 06 (or 061, 062, etc.)
• Drop the 0 → 6 + rest of number
• Total: 9 digits after country code (31-6-xxxxxxxx)

Cost-Saving Tips

• VoIP apps: WhatsApp, Signal, FaceTime, Skype — free over Wi-Fi/data
• Carrier plans: Check if your plan includes international minutes (T-Mobile, Google Fi, some Verizon/AT&T)
• Calling cards: Still exist; compare rates
• Time difference: NL = UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) — typically 6–9 hours ahead of US

Emergency

Dial 112 in Netherlands (EU standard) — works from any phone, no SIM needed. Do not dial 011-31-112 from US — won't connect.

Calling NL from US: 011-31-[area code w/o 0]-[number]. Use apps to save money.