043 area code — Maastricht
In Netherlands, the area code 043 covers Maastricht. Numbers are written internationally as +31 43.
How to call Maastricht
- From abroad
- +31 43 XXX XXXX
- Within Netherlands
- 043 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +31
About the 043 area code
When you see a number beginning +31 43, it belongs to Maastricht: the 31 is Netherlands's country calling code and 43 is the area code.
Area codes like 043 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 Netherlands number. To actually receive an SMS on a Netherlands number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Maastricht?
Maastricht uses the area code 043, written internationally as +31 43.
How do I call Maastricht from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +31 43, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Maastricht?
Maastricht is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 043 a mobile or a landline code?
043 is a geographic (landline) area code for Maastricht. Mobile numbers in Netherlands use their own separate prefixes.