Area Code 313 – Dieren
The phone area code for Dieren is 313 (international format +31313). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 313
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📍 Geographic Location of Dieren
Geographic Overview
The 313 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Netherlands' national numbering plan, conforming to ITU-T E.164 standards. It serves the town of Dieren and its immediate surroundings in the province of Gelderland, located in the eastern part of the country. Dieren lies along the IJssel River, near the Veluwezoom National Park, and is part of the municipality of Rheden. The area code covers a mix of residential, commercial, and rural zones, with Dieren acting as a local service hub for nearby villages.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Dieren number from within the Netherlands, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber's seven-digit local number. For example, a local Dieren number might be formatted as 0313 1234567. Internationally, callers should omit the leading '0' and dial the country code for the Netherlands (+31), followed by the area code without the trunk prefix, resulting in +31 313 1234567. This format is essential for proper call routing through international gateways.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within the Netherlands): Dial 0313 followed by the seven-digit local number. No additional prefixes are required for calls within the same area code, but for clarity, the full national format is recommended.
- International callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then the Netherlands country code +31, the area code 313 (without the leading zero), and the seven-digit subscriber number. Example: +31 313 1234567.
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
The 313 area code is part of the closed numbering plan of the Netherlands, where subscriber numbers are fixed at seven digits for geographic codes. There are no overlay codes currently assigned to this region, meaning the 313 code is unique for Dieren and surrounding areas. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, even if they move within the same rate center area. This can occasionally lead to numbers being assigned to VoIP or mobile services, but the geographic association remains tied to the original allocation.
Administrative and Jurisdictional Details
The area code is administered by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), the Dutch regulatory body responsible for telecommunications numbering. The geographic area covered by 313 falls under the jurisdiction of the Province of Gelderland and the municipality of Rheden. Primary localities served include Dieren, Laag-Soeren, and parts of Spankeren. The code is used for both fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services, with no special restrictions on its use.