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To call the Netherlands from Australia, dial 0011, then the Dutch country code 31, then the Dutch number without its first 0. On a mobile you can type +31 instead of 0011 31. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for the Netherlands: +31
The country code for the Netherlands is +31. These are the codes to call the Netherlands from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 31, the country calling code for the Netherlands.
- The local number without its first 0, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to the Netherlands, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 31 is the same for every city in the Netherlands.
Dial 0011, then 31, then the Dutch number without its first 0.
| Number in the Netherlands | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 06 1234 5678 | 0011 31 6 1234 5678 |
| Landline | 020 234 5678 | 0011 31 20 234 5678 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Dutch Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Dutch number as you got it, such as 020 234 5678 or +31 6 1234 5678. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in the Netherlands.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in the Netherlands
Every ordinary Dutch number has 10 digits inside the Netherlands and 9 digits after 31. Mobiles start with 06, for example 06 1234 5678. From Australia only the 0 goes, so the number starts 31 6.
Landlines start with 0 and an area code. Big cities have a 2 digit code, such as 020 for Amsterdam and 010 for Rotterdam, with a 7 digit local number. Smaller places have a 3 digit code and a 6 digit local number. Numbers that start 085, 088 or 091 are not tied to a place. Companies and internet phone services use them.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 20 | 0011 31 20 + number |
| Rotterdam | 10 | 0011 31 10 + number |
| The Hague | 70 | 0011 31 70 + number |
| Utrecht | 30 | 0011 31 30 + number |
| Eindhoven | 40 | 0011 31 40 + number |
| Groningen | 50 | 0011 31 50 + number |
| Tilburg | 13 | 0011 31 13 + number |
| Nijmegen | 24 | 0011 31 24 + number |
| Arnhem | 26 | 0011 31 26 + number |
| Maastricht | 43 | 0011 31 43 + number |
Area codes as they follow 31. Inside the Netherlands each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call the Netherlands from Australia
The Netherlands is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 9:00 am in Amsterdam, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 11:00 am in Amsterdam.
| Your city | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 10h behind July: 8h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 9h behind July: 8h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 9h 30m behind July: 7h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 8h 30m behind July: 7h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 7h behind July: 6h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. The Netherlands also changes its clocks for daylight saving, so the gap shifts for a few weeks around those dates.
International Call Rates to the Netherlands with a Calling Card
Calls to the Netherlands start at 19.4c a minute on White (89c a call). Dutch mobiles cost more than landlines on 23 of 36 cards.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | $2.33Cricket | $6.71White | $12.53White |
| Mobile | $2.74Mabuhay Pinoy | $6.71White | $12.53White |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for the Netherlands.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to the Netherlands from Australia.
How to Call the Netherlands from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to the Netherlands in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to the Netherlands start at 19.4c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to the Netherlands before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to the Netherlands Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 after 31, e.g. 0011 31 06 1234 5678 instead of 0011 31 6 1234 5678.
- Dropping the 6 from a mobile number. Only the 0 goes: 06 1234 5678 becomes 31 6 1234 5678.
- Thinking a 3-digit area code number is short a digit. Every Dutch landline is 10 digits domestically, so 0111 234 567 is complete.
- Assuming an 0800 freephone number will work from Australia. It may not; ask for a normal landline or mobile number.
- Using +31 for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba. Those islands use +599.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from the Netherlands
People in the Netherlands call Australia with the exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in the Netherlands, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls the Netherlands, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +31?
The Netherlands. From Australia dial 0011 31, then the Dutch number without its first 0.
What is the country code for Holland?
Holland and the Netherlands share one code: +31. From Australia dial 0011 31, then the Dutch number without its first 0.
What do Dutch mobile numbers start with?
Dutch mobiles start with 06 and have 10 digits, for example 06 1234 5678. From Australia dial 0011 31 6 1234 5678. Keep the 6.
What is the area code for Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 020. From Australia drop the 0: an Amsterdam landline 020 234 5678 becomes 0011 31 20 234 5678. Rotterdam is 010 and The Hague 070.
How much does it cost to call the Netherlands from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in the Netherlands costs $2.33 on Cricket. A 1 hour call costs $12.53 to a landline or a mobile on White. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call the Netherlands from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 19.4c a minute on White plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 22.5c and mobiles at 25.4c, both on Easy Calling.
Can I call the Netherlands for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in the Netherlands, a phone card costs from 22.5c a minute to a landline and 25.4c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From the Netherlands, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
