059 area code — Ostend
In Belgium, the area code 059 covers Ostend. Numbers are written internationally as +32 59.
How to call Ostend
- From abroad
- +32 59 XXX XXXX
- Within Belgium
- 059 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +32
About the 059 area code
When you see a number beginning +32 59, it belongs to Ostend: the 32 is Belgium's country calling code and 59 is the area code.
Area codes like 059 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 Ostend?
Ostend uses the area code 059, written internationally as +32 59.
How do I call Ostend from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +32 59, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Ostend?
Ostend is in the Europe/Brussels time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 059 a mobile or a landline code?
059 is a geographic (landline) area code for Ostend. Mobile numbers in Belgium use their own separate prefixes.