071 area code — Leiden
In Netherlands, the area code 071 covers Leiden. Numbers are written internationally as +31 71.
How to call Leiden
- From abroad
- +31 71 XXX XXXX
- Within Netherlands
- 071 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +31
About the 071 area code
When you see a number beginning +31 71, it belongs to Leiden: the 31 is Netherlands's country calling code and 71 is the area code.
Area codes like 071 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 Leiden?
Leiden uses the area code 071, written internationally as +31 71.
How do I call Leiden from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +31 71, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Leiden?
Leiden is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 071 a mobile or a landline code?
071 is a geographic (landline) area code for Leiden. Mobile numbers in Netherlands use their own separate prefixes.