Area Code 522 – Meppel
The phone area code for Meppel is 522 (international format +31522). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 522
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📍 Geographic Location of Meppel
Geographic Overview
The +31 522 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Meppel area in the Netherlands. Meppel is a municipality and city in the province of Drenthe, located in the northeastern part of the country. The code covers Meppel proper and the surrounding towns and villages, including Nijeveen, Rogat, and Kolderveen. As part of the Dutch numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and it is administered by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
Dialing Formats
When calling a number in the Meppel area from within the Netherlands, you dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to reach a local number such as 1234567, you would dial 0522 1234567. From outside the Netherlands, you would dial the international access code (typically 00 or +), then the country code 31, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and the subscriber number. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +31 522 1234567.
Number Structure
Dutch fixed-line numbers are generally 10 digits long when dialed in international format (including the country code but excluding the trunk prefix). For the 522 area code, subscriber numbers typically consist of 7 digits, making the complete international number +31 522 XXX XXXX. The local numbering plan does not currently have an overlay code, so the 522 area code is used exclusively for this region.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers: If you are within the Meppel area, you may be able to dial just the 7-digit subscriber number for local calls, but it is always safe to dial the full number with the area code.
- National callers: Dial 0522 followed by the subscriber number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 31, then 522, and then the subscriber number. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 31 522 1234567.
Geographic Significance
Meppel is known as the 'gateway to the northern Netherlands' due to its strategic location on major waterways and rail connections. The area code 522 is an integral part of the region's identity, used by businesses, government offices, and residents. Understanding the correct dialing format ensures seamless communication with this part of Drenthe.