Area Code 475 – Roermond

Geographic Overview

The +31 475 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Roermond telephone exchange area in the province of Limburg, Netherlands. This code covers the city of Roermond and its surrounding municipalities, including Melick, Herkenbosch, Vlodrop, and parts of the Maasgouw region. Roermond, situated on the Roer River near the German border, is a key commercial and cultural hub in the eastern part of the province.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in this area from within the Netherlands, you must use the full national trunk prefix and area code: 0475 followed by the six-digit subscriber number. For example, a local Roermond number might be dialed as 0475 123456 from anywhere in the country. From abroad, you would dial the international prefix (e.g., 00 or +), then the Dutch country code 31, followed by the area code without the leading zero: +31 475 123456. Note that the area code is an essential part of the number; omitting it will result in an incomplete call.

Local and International Calling Instructions

• Local callers (within Roermond): Even for calls to a number in the same area, you must dial the full national number including the area code: 0475 123456. This is standard practice in the Netherlands, where no local dialing without the area code is permitted.
• Callers from other Dutch regions: Dial 0475 followed by the subscriber number. No additional trunk prefix is needed beyond the 0.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 31, then 475 (drop the leading 0), and the six-digit subscriber number. Example: +31 475 123456.

Numbering Plan and Overlays

As of the latest ITU-T E.164 allocation, the 0475 area code is not subject to an overlay. The subscriber numbers within this code are typically six digits long, resulting in a total national number length of 10 digits (including the leading 0). The Netherlands' numbering plan is closed, meaning that the full national number must always be dialed, even for local calls. This ensures unambiguous routing across the PSTN and VoIP networks.

Geographic and Administrative Context

Roermond is the largest city in the eastern part of Limburg and serves as the administrative center for the municipality of Roermond. The area code 0475 is one of several geographic codes in Limburg, with neighboring codes including 0474 (Weert) and 0478 (Venray). The region is well-connected via the A73 motorway and has a major railway station, making it an accessible destination for both business and tourism.

For businesses operating in this area, having a local geographic number can enhance trust and local presence. However, with the rise of VoIP and mobile services, many companies opt for non-geographic numbers (e.g., 088 or 085) to establish a national presence without being tied to a specific region. Nonetheless, the 0475 code remains a reliable and recognized identifier for Roermond-based services.