016 area code — Leuven
016 is the local dialing code used in Leuven, Belgium. Numbers are written internationally as +32 16.
How to call Leuven
- From abroad
- +32 16 XXX XXXX
- Within Belgium
- 016 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +32
About the 016 area code
A full number here takes the form +32 16 XXX XXXX — the 16 identifies Leuven within Belgium's numbering plan.
Area codes like 016 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Belgium number. To actually receive an SMS on a Belgium number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Leuven?
Leuven uses the area code 016, written internationally as +32 16.
How do I call Leuven from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +32 16, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Leuven?
Leuven is in the Europe/Brussels time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 016 a mobile or a landline code?
016 is a geographic (landline) area code for Leuven. Mobile numbers in Belgium use their own separate prefixes.