Area Code 297 – Aalsmeer
The phone area code for Aalsmeer is 297 (international format +31297). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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Overview of Area Code +31 297
Area code +31 297 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Netherlands' national numbering plan, administered under the ITU-T E.164 standard. It is assigned to the municipality of Aalsmeer, located in the province of North Holland. This code covers the town of Aalsmeer itself, as well as the surrounding villages and polder areas, including Kudelstaart and the western part of the Haarlemmermeer region. The service area is known for its extensive greenhouse horticulture and the world-famous flower auction at Royal FloraHolland.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Aalsmeer from within the Netherlands, subscribers must dial the full national number: 0297 followed by the six-digit subscriber number. For example, a local number might be 0297 123456. From abroad, callers must use the international format: +31 297 123456 (or 0031 297 123456 from countries using the international prefix 00). The leading zero of the NDC is only used in national dialing and is omitted when dialing from outside the country.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The +31 297 area code is part of the North Holland numbering region and is administered by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), which oversees the Dutch telecom numbering plan. The code is classified as a geographic number, meaning that the tariff for calling it is typically lower than calls to non-geographic numbers, and the number is tied to a fixed location. However, with the advent of number portability, a subscriber may retain a 0297 number even if they move outside the area, though this is less common for fixed lines.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Aalsmeer area, it is possible to dial only the six-digit subscriber number when calling another local number, but this practice is becoming less common as the Netherlands has moved to closed dialing for all calls. For long-distance callers within the Netherlands, always include the area code. For international callers, always use the +31 country code and drop the leading zero. Ensure that the total number of digits after the country code is nine (including the area code without the zero).
Overlays and Numbering Changes
Currently, there are no overlay codes for the 0297 area, and the subscriber number length remains six digits. The Dutch regulator has not announced any changes to this area code in the near future. Businesses and residents in Aalsmeer should continue to use the existing dialing procedures.