Area Code 71 – Bonaire
The phone area code for Bonaire is 71 (international format +59971). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
Overview of Area Code 71 (Bonaire)
Area code 71 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Curaçao numbering plan (country code +599), specifically assigned to the Caribbean island of Bonaire. As part of the former Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire is now a special municipality of the Netherlands, but its telephony remains integrated with Curaçao's numbering plan. The code covers the entire island, including the capital Kralendijk and smaller settlements such as Rincon and Antriol.
Dialing Formats
For international callers, the full number format is +599 71X XXXX (or +59971XXXXXX when written without spaces). The national significant number (NSN) is 7 digits, beginning with the NDC '71' followed by a 5-digit subscriber number. When dialing locally within Bonaire or from other parts of the Curaçao numbering plan (including Curaçao island), callers typically dial 71X XXXX (7 digits) without the +599 country code. However, from Curaçao island, some carriers may require dialing the full NDC; it is advisable to check with the local provider.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Bonaire's numbering is administered by the Bureau Telecommunicatie en Post (BTP) of Curaçao, which oversees the +599 country code. The island uses a closed numbering plan, meaning the NDC is always dialed even for local calls. The subscriber numbers are allocated to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP, and are not portable to mobile networks. Mobile services on Bonaire use separate NDCs (e.g., 9xx series) and are not covered by this geographic code.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers on Bonaire: Dial the 7-digit number (e.g., 71X XXXX).
- Callers from Curaçao or other +599 areas: Dial the same 7-digit number (no country code needed).
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from North America, 00 from Europe), then 599, followed by the 7-digit number (e.g., 011 599 71X XXXX).
When calling from a mobile phone, the '+' sign can be used instead of the exit code (e.g., +599 71X XXXX).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of 2024, there is no overlay code for Bonaire; the 71 NDC is the sole geographic code for the island. However, due to the integration with Curaçao's plan, number portability exists between fixed-line operators on Bonaire, but not between geographic and mobile codes. The numbering plan follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations, ensuring global interoperability.