Area Code 591 – Emmen
The phone area code for Emmen is 591 (international format +31591). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 591
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📍 Geographic Location of Emmen
Overview of Area Code +31 591
The Dutch national dialing code +31 591 is a geographic area code assigned to the municipality of Emmen, located in the province of Drenthe in the northeastern Netherlands. This code serves the city of Emmen and its surrounding villages, including Klazienaveen, Erica, Nieuw-Amsterdam, and Schoonebeek. The area is known for its industrial activities, the Wildlands Adventure Zoo, and its proximity to the German border.
Dialing Format
When calling a landline in Emmen from within the Netherlands, you must use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The local subscriber numbers in this region are typically 7 digits long, resulting in a complete national significant number of 10 digits (0-591-XXXXXXX). For example, a local number might be formatted as 0591 1234567.
From abroad, callers must use the international access prefix (00 or +), followed by the Dutch country code 31, then the area code 591 without the leading zero, and finally the subscriber number. The international format for the same number would be +31 591 1234567.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
Emmen is the largest municipality in the province of Drenthe and serves as an economic and cultural hub for the southeastern part of the province. The area code 591 is allocated by the Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM), the Dutch regulatory authority for telecommunications. It is a geographic code, meaning that the number is tied to a physical location, although with the advent of number portability, a subscriber may have moved to a different region while retaining the original area code.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within the Netherlands): Dial 0591 followed by the 7-digit subscriber number. Do not use the international prefix.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then 31, then 591, and then the 7-digit subscriber number. Omit the leading zero of the area code.
- Mobile calls: When calling an Emmen landline from a Dutch mobile phone, the same national format (0591-XXXXXXX) applies.
Overlays and Numbering Changes
As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for the Emmen area. The 0591 area code remains exclusive to the region. However, due to number portability, a number with this prefix may be routed to a VoIP service or a different geographic location, but the caller is not affected by this technicality.
For businesses and residents in Emmen, using the local area code reinforces a local presence. For international partners, understanding the correct dialing format is essential to avoid call failures. Always verify the subscriber number length, as some older numbers may have fewer digits, but the standard 7-digit format is now the norm.