Area Code 182 – Gouda
The phone area code for Gouda is 182 (international format +31182). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 182
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📍 Geographic Location of Gouda
Overview of Area Code 182
Area code +31 182 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Gouda and its surrounding municipalities in the western Netherlands, within the province of South Holland. This code follows the ITU-T E.164 international numbering standard, where +31 is the country calling code for the Netherlands and 182 is the NDC that routes calls to the fixed-line telephone network in the Gouda region.
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 182 area code serves the municipality of Gouda, including the historic city center known for its cheese market and canals, as well as adjacent towns and villages such as Reeuwijk, Bodegraven, and Driebruggen. Administratively, these areas fall under the province of South Holland. The code is part of the national numbering plan managed by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), which oversees the allocation of geographic numbers to telecom operators.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Netherlands, the number must be dialed as 0182-XXX XXX (where X represents the subscriber number). Note that the leading '0' is the national trunk prefix used for domestic calls. For international callers, the format is +31 182 XXX XXX (or 0031 182 XXX XXX from many countries), omitting the leading zero. Subscriber numbers in this area typically consist of six digits, making the complete national number 10 digits (excluding the trunk prefix).
When calling from abroad, always replace the '0' with the +31 country code. For example, a Gouda number such as 0182-123456 would be dialed as +31 182 123456 from outside the Netherlands. If you are within the Netherlands but outside the 182 area, you must use the full national format including the trunk prefix. No overlay codes are currently in effect for this area, so the 182 code is the sole geographic code for the region.
Network and Service Considerations
Numbers under 182 are allocated to fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and VoIP-based telephony. Subscribers may be served by various providers, including KPN, Vodafone, and other carriers, but number portability allows users to retain their 182 number when switching operators. Calls to these numbers are typically charged at standard national rates for domestic callers, while international rates apply for calls from abroad. Emergency services (112) and directory inquiries are not affected by area codes.