Network & carriers
Telecom services once managed under the Netherlands Antilles are now handled independently by its successor territories, including Curacao and Sint Maarten.
+599 · AN · UTC-4
Netherlands Antilles
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
The former Netherlands Antilles' +599 code now covers its successor territories, including Curacao and Sint Maarten. Capital: Willemstad · Business hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +599 country code?
Numbering format
Numbers under the former Netherlands Antilles designation follow the numbering conventions of its successor Dutch Caribbean territories.
Calling culture
Business culture across the former Netherlands Antilles territories blends Dutch and Caribbean influences.
Did you know
The Netherlands Antilles was formally dissolved in 2010, with its constituent islands becoming separate countries or special municipalities within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Netherlands Antilles numbers.
Numbers under the former Netherlands Antilles designation follow the numbering conventions of its successor Dutch Caribbean territories.
Best time to call Netherlands Antilles from the US
Netherlands Antilles is on UTC-4 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Netherlands Antilles virtual number?
A +599 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Netherlands Antilles — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Netherlands Antilles
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Instant credibility
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Frequently Asked
Netherlands Antilles questions answered.
Answers about telecom access across the former Netherlands Antilles territories and getting a local virtual number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 599, then the national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0).
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