09 area code — Ghent
09 is the local dialing code used in Ghent, Belgium. Numbers are written internationally as +32 9.
How to call Ghent
- From abroad
- +32 9 XXX XXXX
- Within Belgium
- 09 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +32
About the 09 area code
A full number here takes the form +32 9 XXX XXXX — the 9 identifies Ghent within Belgium's numbering plan.
Area codes like 09 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 Ghent?
Ghent uses the area code 09, written internationally as +32 9.
How do I call Ghent from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +32 9, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Ghent?
Ghent is in the Europe/Brussels time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 09 a mobile or a landline code?
09 is a geographic (landline) area code for Ghent. Mobile numbers in Belgium use their own separate prefixes.