This is the telephone area code for Groningen city and surrounding municipalities in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe.
How to Call Groningen from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 31 (Netherlands country code)
- Dial the area code (50 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Groningen from the United States
011 31 50 363 9111
Where:
011 = USA exit code
31 = Netherlands country code
50 = Groningen area code (050 without the 0)
363 9111 = Local University of Groningen number
Quick Facts
Groningen Area Code Coverage
The 050 area code covers the city of Groningen and various nearby towns:
Groningen City
City Center, Grote Markt, University Districts, Europapark
Haren
Residential areas south of Groningen city
Hoogezand
Industrial and residential areas in Midden-Groningen
Bedum
Municipal areas north of the city
Zuidlaren
Located in the neighboring province of Drenthe
Ten Boer
Village and surrounding agricultural lands
Major Netherlands Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Netherlands
When calling Groningen from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Australia
0011
Germany
00
Canada
011
Belgium
00