How to Get a Netherland Phone Number in 7 Steps

The step to the Netherlands market is a small one; The Dutch speak English well and willingly. The Netherlands has even ranked number #1 for English profiency among countries where English is not the official language, multiple times the last few years.

The Netherlands is also home of the biggest port in Europe: Rotterdam. And the third biggest airport: Schiphol-Amsterdam. Traditionally, import and export have been very important for the Dutch economy. The Dutch are used to trading with different countries, cultures and languages for centuries.

This makes Netherlands the perfect headquarter for conducting business in Europe. In this article, we’ll guide you through the Netherlands phone number format, show you step-by-step how to order your virtual phone number with Belfabriek, and explain how Dutch landline and mobile numbers work.

Netherland phone number

Belfabriek is your partner when it comes to Dutch phone numbers. As you might have guessed by our name, we started in the Netherlands! We have been a virtual phone number specialist since the year 2000.

Our virtual numbers do not require a Dutch office or fixed telephone connection in the country. Instead, virtual numbers instantly redirect your callers to the phone number you specify: your office or your smartphone for example. But forwarding to another Dutch number is also possible.

Step-by-step: buy a Netherlands virtual number

1. Visit the Belfabriek website

Go to our website and navigate to the page for Netherlands virtual numbers. In just a few clicks, you can order your Dutch phone number.

2. Choose your Netherlands number

Select the type of number you need: a local number (for example, Amsterdam or Rotterdam) or a national number, depending on where your customers are located.

3. Place your order

Follow our simple ordering process on the website—it’s quick and intuitive.

4. Provide the required details

To activate your number, we’ll ask for:

• A valid business address in the Netherlands (linked to the selected area code)

• A Chamber of Commerce extract (also accepted for international businesses)

5. Confirm your request

We carefully check all details to make sure everything is correct.

6. Wait for our confirmation

Our support team will contact you if needed. Once everything is verified, we’ll activate your number right away.

7. Your Netherlands number is active within one business day

You’ll be reachable with your new Dutch virtual phone number in less than 24 hours.

Different types of Netherlands virtual phone number

0800 numbers

If you want to assist your clients without them having to pay, you need to use 0800 numbers. This will ensure, amongst others, that your clients will get a positive impression of your company. This option is very customer-friendly.

085 numbers

This option is a common solution for webshops that do business exclusively via the internet; 085 phone numbers are national telephonenumbers. They are not tied to any city or region in The Netherlands. So with this number you will have appeal to all parts of the Netherlands.

Local numbers

We can register a phone number of any city in The Netherlands. In our experience the major cities and most popular phone numbers among our Dutch customers are:

• 020 (Amsterdam)

• 010 (Rotterdam)

• 070 phone numbers (The Hague)

• 030 phone numbers (Utrecht)

• 040 phone numbers (Eindhoven)

• 050 phone numbers (Groningen)

Beware: regional phone numbers are kind of a contentious subject. Especially between Rotterdam 010 and Amsterdam 020. There is kind of a rivalry between these cities. Some Rotterdam inhabitants are even known to avoid saying 'Amsterdam', they will just instead refer to '020'. If Rotterdam is one of your most important customer bases, then sharing a 020 number with them, will not be best received.

Local vs. mobile numbers in the Netherlands

Local phone numbers are often tied to larger cities such as Amsterdam (020), Rotterdam (010), or The Hague (070). Having a local Netherlands number gives your business a trusted, familiar presence.

Dutch mobile numbers are identified by the 06 prefix, these are common for cell phone and mobile phone users. Businesses often use them for receive calls, SMS messages, or customer support.

The structure of Dutch phone numbers

Dutch phone numbers follow a fixed number format:

• They generally consist of ten digits.

• Dutch landline numbers begin with area codes that are either 2 or 3 digits long, followed by a 6 or 7 digit subscriber number.

• Dutch mobile numbers always start with the prefix 06, followed by an 8-digit subscriber number.

• The trunk code for domestic calls within the Netherlands is 0, which must be dialed before the area code for local calls.

• The dialing format for a Dutch landline number when calling from other countries is: +31 + area code + subscriber number (omitting the leading zero).

Want to discover more about Dutch telephone numbers? Check it out here!

Buy your Dutch phone number at Belfabriek

With a Netherlands virtual phone number, you can:

• Handle incoming calls from customers across the Dutch telephone network.

• Use call forwarding to direct phone calls to your office, mobile phone, or team abroad.

• Enable call recording for training or compliance with the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

• Easily receive SMS and manage different services through our virtual phone platform.

• Scale your business presence.

Other functions include real-time call statistics, virtual queue, voicemail, and a phone menu.

This flexibility makes Netherlands virtual numbers ideal for international companies dealing with international calls, serving customers in various countries, or offering other services such as support hotlines.

Common mistakes when dialing Dutch numbers

International callers sometimes make errors when calling internationally to a Dutch number. The most frequent issues include:

• Forgetting to remove the leading 0 when dialing from other countries.

• Not including the country’s exit code before the Netherlands country code.

• Confusing the length of subscriber numbers, which always follow the ten digits rule.

Final thoughts

The Netherlands has a highly developed telecom market and an open economy, making it an attractive hub for international business. With a Netherlands virtual phone number from Belfabriek, you can make and receive phone calls in the correct format and connect seamlessly with customers across the country.

Local Dutch phone numbers make businesses appear more accessible and can improve customer loyalty.

Whether you need a local number, a Dutch mobile number, or a toll free line, Belfabriek helps you stay connected to both domestic and international callers—all with professional features like call forwarding, call recording, and the ability to receive SMS messages.

Expand your presence in the Netherlands today!