Calling Belgium: How to Use the Country Code 32

Understanding the Country Code

When making international calls to Belgium, it's crucial to use the country code 32. This indicates that the phone number you are dialing belongs to Belgium. The country code must be dialed before the area code and the local phone number.

Area Codes for Belgium's Regions

Belgium is divided into regions, each with its own area code. Here are the codes for major regions:

• Brussels: 2
• Flanders (Dutch-speaking region): 3
• Wallonia (French-speaking region): 4
• German-speaking community: 87

To place a call within Belgium, simply dial the area code followed by the local phone number.

Calling Belgium from Outside the Country

When calling Belgium from outside the country, you will need to dial the following format:

• International call prefix (e.g., 00 for Europe or 011 for North America)
• Country code (32)
• Area code (e.g., 2 for Brussels)
• Local phone number

For example, to call a number in Brussels from the United States, you would dial: +1 (011) 32 2 [local phone number].