This is the telephone area code for Kortrijk and the surrounding Leie region, serving southern West Flanders.
How to Call Kortrijk from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00, 011, or 001)
- Dial 32 (Belgium country code)
- Dial the area code (56 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kortrijk from the UK
00 32 56 23 96 11
Where:
00 = UK exit code
32 = Belgium country code
56 = Kortrijk area code (056 without the 0)
23 96 11 = Local Kortrijk phone number
Quick Facts
Kortrijk Area Code Coverage
The 056 area code serves the following municipalities in West Flanders:
Kortrijk (City)
City Center, Broel Towers, Buda Island, Xpo Kortrijk
Menen
Border town near France, including Lauwe and Rekkem
Waregem
Business hub known for Waregem Koerse horse racing
Harelbeke
Located immediately east of Kortrijk city center
Wevelgem
Home to the regional airport and classic cycling races
Zwevegem
Industrial and residential municipality south of the city
Major Belgium Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Belgium
When calling Kortrijk from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
France
00
Netherlands
00
Australia
0011
China
00
Canada
011