Area Code 485 – Cuyk

Overview of Area Code +31 485

The +31 485 dialing prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Netherlands' national numbering plan, as defined under ITU-T E.164. It serves the municipality of Land van Cuijk, with the principal town being Cuyk (also spelled Cuijk). This area is located in the northeastern part of the province of North Brabant, near the Meuse River and close to the German border. The code covers a mix of urban and rural communities, including Cuyk itself, Sint Agatha, Beers, Haps, and surrounding villages.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in the Cuyk area from within the Netherlands, you must use the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The national format is: 0485 xxx xxx (where 'x' represents the six-digit local subscriber number). For international callers, the format changes to +31 485 xxx xxx (or 0031 485 xxx xxx from many countries). The leading '0' is dropped when dialing from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The +31 485 code is allocated to the Land van Cuijk region, which was formed in 2022 through the merger of several municipalities. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, historical villages, and cross-border economic ties with Germany. Major roads include the A73 motorway, which connects the region to Nijmegen and Venlo. The code is administered by the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI), which oversees the national numbering plan.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within the 0485 area): In most cases, you can dial the six-digit subscriber number directly without the area code. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format, especially when calling from mobile phones or VoIP services.
• National callers (outside the 0485 area): Dial 0485 xxx xxx.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 31 485 xxx xxx.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

As of 2024, there is no overlay code for the Cuyk area. Subscriber numbers are six digits long, and the total length of a national significant number (NSN) is nine digits (including the leading '0' of the area code). The Netherlands has not implemented number portability for geographic numbers, meaning that if a subscriber moves to a different area code, they must obtain a new number. However, fixed-line numbers can be ported between operators within the same geographic area.

For businesses and residents, it is important to note that calls to +31 485 are charged as standard fixed-line tariffs, depending on your operator and subscription plan. VoIP and mobile users should verify their call rates to Dutch landlines.