This is the telephone area code for Leiden and surrounding areas in the province of South Holland, Netherlands.
How to Call Leiden from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 31 (Netherlands country code)
- Dial the area code (71 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Leiden from Spain
00 31 71 123 4567
Where:
00 = Spain exit code
31 = Netherlands country code
71 = Leiden area code (071 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Leiden phone number
Quick Facts
Leiden Area Code Coverage
The 071 area code serves Leiden and nearby communities in South Holland:
City Centre
Rapenburg, Pieterskerk, Leiden University campus
Leiden-Noord
Northern residential and commercial districts
Leiden-Zuid
Southern area including Bio Science Park
Roelofarendsveen
Village southwest of Leiden (partially covered)
Valkenburg
Historic village southeast of Leiden
Oegstgeest
Adjacent municipality often sharing Leiden's telecom zone
Major Netherlands Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Netherlands
When calling Leiden from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011