VerifiedEuropeReviewed 2026-08-08

Netherlands

The Netherlands, designated by ISO 3166-1 codes NL (alpha-2) and NLD (alpha-3), is a European nation. International callers reach Dutch phone numbers via the +31 calling code. Its country-code top-level domain, .nl, is among the world's most registered and is managed by SIDN. As a Eurozone member, the Netherlands uses the euro (EUR), streamlining financial transactions. These identifiers are vital for routing international calls, registering local web domains, and conducting business, where NLD appears in banking, shipping, and corporate contexts. The .nl extension supports a robust digital ecosystem, while the +31 prefix ensures precise telecommunications connectivity across Europe and beyond.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+31
ISO alpha-2
NL
ISO alpha-3
NLD
ISO numeric
528
ccTLD
.nl
Currency
EUREuro (EUR)
Region
Europe
Capital
Amsterdam
Postal format
NL : NNNN LL

How to call Netherlands

From outside Netherlands, dial your international access prefix, then +31, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+31 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide