Area Code 167 – Steenbergen
The phone area code for Steenbergen is 167 (international format +31167). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 167
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📍 Geographic Location of Steenbergen
Overview of Area Code +31 167
Area code 167 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Netherlands' national numbering plan, as defined under the ITU-T E.164 standard. It is assigned to the region of Steenbergen, located in the western part of the province of North Brabant. This area code covers the municipalities of Steenbergen and, in some cases, parts of the surrounding rural areas. The principal towns served include Steenbergen itself, as well as the villages of Dinteloord, Nieuw-Vossemeer, and Kruisland.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in this region from within the Netherlands, subscribers must use the full national significant number, which includes the area code without the leading trunk prefix '0'. Thus, the local number is dialed as 0167-XXXXXXX (where 'X' represents the subscriber's local digits). For international callers, the number must be dialed as +31 167 XXXXXXX, omitting the leading zero of the area code. It is important to note that the Netherlands uses closed dialing plan, meaning that the area code is always required even for local calls within the same locality.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The area code 167 falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the province of North Brabant. The region is characterized by a mix of residential areas, agricultural land, and small to medium-sized enterprises. The city of Steenbergen serves as the primary economic and administrative center for the area, offering local services, retail, and light industry. The region is well-connected via road and waterway networks, with the Port of Dinteloord being a notable industrial hub.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for area code 167, meaning that the area code is unique to this geographic region. Subscribers within this area have numbers that are typically seven digits long after the area code, resulting in a total national significant number length of ten digits (including the leading '0'). This format is consistent with the national numbering plan, which mandates that all geographic numbers have a fixed length of ten digits.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Netherlands, simply dial 0167 followed by the subscriber's number. For international callers, replace the leading '0' with the country code +31, and then dial the area code without the '0', followed by the subscriber's number. For example, to call a number in Steenbergen from abroad, you would dial +31 167 1234567. Ensure that you check with your service provider for any international dialing prefixes that may be required in your country.