Area Code 252 – Nieuw-Vennep
The phone area code for Nieuw-Vennep is 252 (international format +31252). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 252
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📍 Geographic Location of Nieuw-Vennep
Geographic Overview
The +31 252 area code is a geographic destination code within the Netherlands numbering plan, assigned to the town of Nieuw-Vennep and its immediate surroundings. Nieuw-Vennep is a residential and commercial center located in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, in the province of North Holland. It lies approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam and is part of the Randstad metropolitan region. The code also serves smaller localities within the same municipal area, such as Buitenkaag and Abbenes, which rely on the same central office infrastructure.
Dialing Formats
For callers within the Netherlands, the national trunk prefix '0' is used before the area code. Thus, a local call to a Nieuw-Vennep number is dialed as 0252-XXXXXXX, where the subscriber number is seven digits long. Internationally, callers must use the country code for the Netherlands (+31) and drop the leading '0'. The international format becomes +31 252 XXXXXXX. For example, a local number 1234567 would be dialed as 0252-1234567 domestically and +31 252 1234567 from abroad.
Geographic and Regulatory Context
As a geographic number, the 252 prefix is tied to a specific physical location, and numbers are typically assigned to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to an address within the coverage area. The Dutch telecom regulator, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), manages the national numbering plan. The area code is not subject to overlay codes, meaning that no additional area codes have been introduced for the same geographic region; the 252 code remains the sole code for Nieuw-Vennep.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the 252 area, it is possible to dial the seven-digit subscriber number without the area code when calling another number within the same area code. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For callers from other parts of the Netherlands, dial 0252 followed by the subscriber number. For international callers, always use +31 252 and the subscriber number, omitting the leading '0'.
When calling from a mobile phone within the Netherlands, the same national dialing rules apply: 0252-XXXXXXX. Mobile networks automatically route the call to the fixed-line network. For international callers, the plus sign (+) is used to indicate the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America).
Number Portability
As with all Dutch geographic numbers, number portability is available. Subscribers may retain their 252 number when switching to a different fixed-line operator, provided the service address remains within the same geographic area. However, if a user moves outside the 252 coverage area, they may be required to obtain a new number with the appropriate area code, unless they choose a non-geographic service.