Area Code 57 – Ypres
The phone area code for Ypres is 57 (international format +3257). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 57
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📍 Geographic Location of Ypres
Geographic Overview
The Belgian area code +32 57 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the region surrounding Ypres (Ieper), located in the western part of the province of West Flanders, Flanders. The code covers the city of Ypres and its surrounding municipalities, including Poperinge, Vleteren, Langemark-Poelkapelle, Zonnebeke, and Heuvelland. This area is known for its historical significance, particularly the World War I battlefields and the Menin Gate Memorial.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in this region, the national subscriber number consists of the area code (without the leading zero) followed by a six-digit local number. The complete international format is +32 57 XX XX XX. Within Belgium, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code: 057 XX XX XX. For example, a local number in Ypres might be 057 12 34 56 from within Belgium, and +32 57 12 34 56 from abroad. When dialing locally within the same area code, it is possible to omit the area code and dial only the six-digit subscriber number, though this practice is less common with modern telephony.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) administers the national numbering plan under ITU-T E.164. The +32 country code is shared by all Belgian operators. Geographic codes like 57 are typically associated with fixed-line services, but number portability allows subscribers to retain their number when switching providers, including to VoIP services. However, the geographic significance remains for routing and emergency services. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this area; the 57 code is the sole geographic code for the Ypres region.
Caller Instructions
- Callers from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + on mobile), followed by 32, then 57, and the six-digit subscriber number. Do not dial the leading 0 used in national dialing.
- Callers from within Belgium: Dial 0, then 57, then the six-digit subscriber number. For example, 057 12 34 56.
- Local calls: If you are physically within the 57 area, you may dial only the six-digit number, but it is safer to use the full national format.