02 area code — Brussels
02 is the local dialing code used in Brussels, Belgium. Numbers are written internationally as +32 2.
How to call Brussels
- From abroad
- +32 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Belgium
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +32
About the 02 area code
A full number here takes the form +32 2 XXX XXXX — the 2 identifies Brussels within Belgium's numbering plan.
Area codes like 02 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 Brussels?
Brussels uses the area code 02, written internationally as +32 2.
How do I call Brussels from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +32 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Brussels?
Brussels is in the Europe/Brussels time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Brussels. Mobile numbers in Belgium use their own separate prefixes.