This is the telephone area code for Leuven and surrounding areas in Flemish Brabant province, Belgium.
How to Call Leuven from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 32 (Belgium country code)
- Dial the area code (16 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Leuven from Germany
00 32 16 123 4567
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
32 = Belgium country code
16 = Leuven area code (016 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Leuven phone number
Quick Facts
Leuven Area Code Coverage
The 016 area code covers Leuven and surrounding areas in Flemish Brabant province:
Leuven Centre
Grote Markt, Oude Markt, University Library, Town Hall
Heverlee
KU Leuven campus, Arenberg Castle, Science Park
Kessel-Lo
Residential area, Provincial Domain, Kessel-Lo park
Wijgmaal
Industrial area, Wijgmaal business district
Wilsele
Wilsele district, residential and commercial areas
Greater Leuven
Holsbeek, Lubbeek, Oud-Heverlee, Bierbeek
Major Belgium Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Belgium
When calling Leuven from these countries, use these exit codes:
Germany
00
Netherlands
00
France
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Canada
011