Curacao Calling Code: +599
Complete guide to calling Curacao — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Curacao from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +599 — the country calling code for Curacao
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Curacao Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Curacao it is +599. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +599 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Curacao is in North America.
Curacao is known locally as Curaçao — Willemstad is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +599 so it works from any country.
The ITU-T E.164 recommendation standardizes international numbering, giving every country and territory a distinct prefix. Without the correct prefix, international calls cannot be routed to the right destination.
Where the +599 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +599 is assigned to Curacao, located in Caribbean, with the capital Willemstad. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Curacao from outside the country.
A number displayed as +599 … is in international format: +599 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +599 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 5 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Curacao, in Caribbean. When saving Curacao numbers internationally, write +599 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
The country code +599 is shared with Caribbean Netherlands. After dialing +599, the following digits (area code + subscriber number) route the call to the correct country, so you must always include the full national number.
Curacao Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Curacao use the standard E.164 pattern — +599, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +599 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +599 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Curacao: dial the local number directly
In most countries, domestic numbers start with a trunk prefix (often 0) that must be omitted internationally: dial your exit code, then +599, then the local number as written without its leading zero.
Time Zone in Curacao
Curacao runs on America/Curacao, which is UTC-04:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC-04:00) to plan calls to Curacao. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Willemstad during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Curacao's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Emergency Numbers in Curacao
If you need urgent help while in Curacao, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Curacao.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Ambulance | 910 912 |
Example: Calling Curacao Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Curacao works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Curacao country code +599
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +599 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Curacao country code +599
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +599 [area code] [number], or +599 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +599 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Curacao from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. Use this reference when dialing Curacao (+599) from abroad:
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 011 | 011 599 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 599 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 599 [local number] |
| China | 00 | 00 599 [local number] |
| Japan | 010 | 010 599 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 599 [local number] |
| Germany | 00 | 00 599 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 599 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +599 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Curacao?
The international calling code for Curacao is +599.
How do I call Curacao from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +599, then the local phone number.
How do I call Curacao from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +599, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +599 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Curacao?
If you're already in Curacao, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +599 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Curacao?
The capital of Curacao is Willemstad. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +599 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Curacao?
Police: 911, Fire: 911, Ambulance: 910 912. These numbers are only valid inside Curacao.
Other Countries in North America
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Curacao from United States or Canada works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +599, then the local number. Within North America, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.